James Harden, who is nursing his ailing ankle is optimistic that he'll play in Sunday's All-Star Game, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Harden said his ankle has improved but he's still not completely sure he'll be able to play on Sunday.

Harden, in his first season with the Rockets, is the only All-Star from Houston this season. He's averaging 24.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in 2012-13.