The Cleveland Cavaliers will be facing off against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, and they're set to get one of their key players back. James Harden has missed the past few games after he was diagnosed with a right thumb fracture, but he didn't get surgery and is now available to play in Brooklyn.

Here is more on Harden's status for Cavs vs. Nets.

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James Harden's injury status vs. Nets

Harden was initially listed as questionable against the Nets, but he was made available not long before tip-off and will get the start.

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The most recent update regarding Harden was actually not the best in terms of an imminent return, as head coach Kenny Atkinson shared that the guard was having a hard time dribbling.

“I know this morning he was struggling a little just dribbling,” Atkinson said. “If you have a hard time dribbling and catching [it’s tough to play]. Jarrett Allen went through it earlier in the season. We tried to bring him back. He wanted to rush, and then we had to go back and give him some time.

“I know James is different…we got to get the feedback from James. … Theres no tougher guy in the league. No one more available. No one wants to play more.”

Nevertheless, Harden is available and starting against the lowly Nets. Keon Ellis is also available with his own finger fracture, but Donovan Mitchell is still out. Dean Wade and Max Strus also remain out.