76ers’ James Harden to overlook a month on account of foot harm: report

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden is reportedly anticipated to be sidelined for roughly one month on account of a proper foot tendon pressure.

The 2018 NBA MVP appeared to undergo the harm Wednesday evening in the course of the Sixers-Wizards recreation at Capital One Arena, in accordance with The Associated Press.

Harden stumbled throughout a drive to the basket and grimaced in ache. He ultimately returned to the sport and completed the evening with 24 factors. 

James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers throughout Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Eastern Conference semifinals May 12, 2022, on the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
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The 76ers sit at 4-5 on the younger NBA season and are scheduled to return residence Friday for a matchup in opposition to the New York Knicks.

Harden’s fellow All-Star and teammate Joel Embiid has missed video games this season due an sickness.

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Sixers head coach Doc Rivers stated Emiid has been away from the crew this week as a result of flu. 

The five-time All-Star heart is averaging 27.2 factors and 9.5 rebounds on the season. Embiid didn’t play in Philadelphia’s recreation Monday in opposition to Washington.

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden drives previous Washington Wizards ahead Kyle Kuzma within the second half of a recreation Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Washington.
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Harden averaged 22 factors and 10 assists by way of the primary 9 video games of the season. He had points with tightness in his hamstring final season. 

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The Sixers play six of their subsequent seven video games at residence. 

Harden was traded to the Sixers in February in a blockbuster deal that despatched Ben Simmons to the Nets.

James Harden (1) of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket throughout a recreation in opposition to the Boston Celtics Oct. 18, 2022, at TD Garden in Boston.    
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In Harden’s 2017-18 MVP season, he averaged a minimum of 20 factors, eight assists, 5 rebounds and 1.7 steals, numbers beforehand matched by solely Michael Jordan. 

Harden led the league in scoring, 3-pointers and 50-point video games with 4 that season and led the Rockets to an NBA-best 65 wins.

 The Sixers haven’t offered an estimate of how a lot time Harden might miss.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.