On Wednesday evening, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Florida for a showdown with the Orlando Magic.
The Cavs most recently beat the Philadelphia 76ers (at home) by a score of 115-101.
James Harden finished the victory with 21 points, five rebounds, five assists and one block while shooting 6/11 from the field and 3/8 from three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.
Cavs Announce James Harden Status
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – FEBRUARY 9: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of the game at Ball Arena on February 9, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Chris Swann/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
For Wednesday’s game, the Cavs have listed Harden as available on their injury report.
The 2018 MVP had missed two games in a row before returning in each of the previous four.
GettyCLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 08: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at Rocket Arena on March 08, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Celtics defeated the Cavaliers 109-98. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
Since getting traded to Cleveland, Harden has helped the Cavs look like a legitimate contender.
He is averaging 19.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 7.8 assists per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 43.8% from three-point range in his first 11 games with the franchise.
StatMuse wrote (on March 9): “James Harden vs Philly: 21 PTS 5 REB 5 AST Has an 81.8 win percentage as a Cav.”
21 PTS 5 REB 5 AST
Has an 81.8 win percentage as a Cav.
Harden And The Cavs
GettyOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 22: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on February 22, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images)
The Cavs come into play as the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 40-25 record in 65 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (and are 18-13 on the road).
Following the Magic, the Cavs will play their next game on Friday when they visit Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks.
ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote (on February 3): “The Los Angeles Clippers are trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Prolific swap of the star point guards.”
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 12: James Harden #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome on January 12, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Cavs are coming off a year where they lost to the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.
Adding Harden could give them a real chance to make the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018 (when LeBron James was still on the roster).
GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 07: Recording artist Travis Scott talks with James Harden of the Cleveland Cavaliers after their win against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on February 07, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Orlando Magic Right Now
The Magic come into the night as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference with a 35-28 record in 63 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak.
Cleveland Cavaliers Announce James Harden Status For Magic Game