Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will replace James Harden in next weekend’s All-Star Game, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced on Monday.
The 76ers, who traded for Harden ahead of last week‘s trade deadline, ruled the 32-year-old guard out through the All-Star break with a strained hamstring earlier on Monday. He‘s expected to make his Philadelphia debut when the regular season continues next week.
Allen will join Team LeBron in Harden‘s place and get the chance to play on his home floor in Cleveland during Sunday‘s showcase.
