James Harden played in 2 of 4 games (50%) when first listed as questionable. League average: 48.6%. See the full breakdown →
James Harden Injury History
James Harden has missed 7 games in 2025-26, 4 of them with an injury designation on the official NBA injury report. The longest absence was 2 games (illness, Feb 25, 2026 – Mar 1, 2026).
- Missed 2025-26
- 7
- Total tracked
- 7
- % of games missed
- 7.4%
- Longest absence
- 2
- Most common injury
- illness
- Injury stints
- 3
of 95 team games
games missed
2025-26
games
tracked absences
Injury Timeline
rest
Apr 12, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026
Rest
personal
Apr 6, 2026 – Apr 8, 2026
Personal Reasons
illness
Feb 25, 2026 – Mar 1, 2026
Injury/Illness - Right Thumb; Fracture
Missed Games Log
7 games| Date | Game | Designation | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | vs WAS | out | Rest |
| Apr 6, 2026 | @ MEM | out | Personal Reasons |
| Feb 27, 2026 | @ DET | out | Injury/Illness - Right Thumb; Fracture |
| Feb 25, 2026 | @ MIL | questionable | Injury/Illness - Right Thumb; Fracture |
| Jan 5, 2026 | vs GSW | Not on report | - |
| Dec 18, 2025 | @ OKC | Not on report | - |
| Nov 6, 2025 | @ PHX | Not on report | - |
When Listed Questionable
Team Record Without James Harden
The Cavaliers are 2-2 without James Harden in 2025-26 (.500) vs 27-17 with them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many games has James Harden missed?
James Harden has missed 7 games in 2025-26 and 7 games in total since box scores were tracked; 4 of the 2025-26 games were listed on the injury report.
What injuries has James Harden had?
Injuries listed for James Harden on the official injury report: rest, personal, illness.
Does James Harden usually play when listed questionable?
James Harden played in 2 of 4 games (50%) when first listed as questionable, compared with 48.6% for the league.
Official injury designations tracked since January 2026. Games before then are counted as missed but may not show a reason.