James Harden’s Future With Cavaliers Receives Major Update: Report
Summary
James Harden is planning to leave his current contract and work with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a new multi-year deal. Harden played a key role for the Cavaliers last season as they reached the Eastern Conference Finals but lost to the New York Knicks.Key Facts
- James Harden is declining his $42.3 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
- The Cavaliers and Harden are negotiating a new multi-year contract.
- Harden joined the Cavaliers in a trade from the Los Angeles Clippers in February 2023.
- He averaged 23.6 points, 8 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game during the regular season last year.
- The Cavaliers finished the season 52-30 and were fourth in the Eastern Conference.
- Cleveland defeated the Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons in the playoffs but lost to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
- The Cavaliers have made few moves in the offseason, including drafting Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas.
- There is ongoing speculation about LeBron James possibly returning to the Cavaliers before retiring.
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