James Harden to miss a month with foot injury: report
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Sixers' season has gotten off to a rough start, but it got worse on Thursday. James Harden suffered a right foot tendon strain and is expected to miss a month, according to a new report from ESPN.
Harden, who was finally healthy after dealing with a hamstring injury last season, will be a big loss for a Sixers team that started the season 4-5.
ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden has suffered right foot tendon strain and is expected to miss a month. pic.twitter.com/LHEIucfbFj
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Through nine games, Harden averaged 22 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds per game. He was also shooting 33.3% on treys and 44.1 from the field.
The injury will put a lot on Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris' plate with Harden sidelined.
Harden, 33, signed a two-year, $68,640,000 contract with the Sixers during the offseason. The second year in 2023-24 has a player option.
The Sixers acquired Harden in a deal before the trade deadline last season in a package that sent Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets.
The Sixers will host the New York Knicks without Harden on Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center.