Is James Harden playing tonight? All-Star's status for 76ers vs. Celtics

Kyle Irving

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The 76ers made the biggest splash on trade deadline day when they sent All-Star guard Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks to the Nets in return for All-Star guard James Harden.

Harden is reunited with 76ers president Daryl Morey, who was at the helm of the Rockets during Harden's nine-year tenure in Houston. He'll look to boost the 76ers chances at winning the NBA title, trying to get the most out of an MVP-caliber season from Joel Embiid.

When will the newly acquired All-Star make his Sixers debut? Here's everything we know below.

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When will James Harden make his 76ers debut?

Harden missed his last four games with the Nets due to hamstring tightness and even though some assumed it was a ploy while Philadelphia and Brooklyn negotiated trade details, it appears that the star guard is still dealing with some pain.

The 76ers announced on Monday that Harden will be out through the All-Star break as he continues to rehabilitate his left hamstring.

That means Harden will be out for both of the 76ers games this week – on Tuesday against the Boston Celtics and on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks – and the All-Star Game on Sunday.

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will serve as Harden's injury replacement at the All-Star Game, as selected by NBA commissioner Adam Silver.

Harden did, however, attend his first practice with the 76ers on Monday, giving us our first look at the superstar in a Sixers uniform.

Harden was averaging 22.5 points, 10.2 assists and 8.0 rebounds per game with the Nets prior to the trade.

76ers upcoming schedule

Date Opponent Time (ET)
Tuesday, Feb. 15 vs. Celtics 7:30 PM
Thursday, Feb. 17 at Bucks 8:30 PM
Friday, Feb. 18 – Thursday, Feb. 24 All-Star Break  
Friday, Feb. 25 at Timberwolves 8:00 PM
Sunday, Feb. 27 at Knicks 1:00 PM

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.