Harden must quarantine until Friday; could play in opener
Houston Rockets guard James Harden, top right, joins the huddle while talking to guard Brodric Thomas (33) during the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Houston Rockets guard James Harden, top right, joins the huddle while talking to guard Brodric Thomas (33) during the fourth quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Dec. 17, 2020 11:58 PM EST
Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates after making a three-point basket during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) celebrates after making a three-point basket during the third quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Houston. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Dec. 17, 2020 11:25 PM EST