James Harden, Cavaliers Agree To Three-Year, $97M Contract

James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract with a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker. Harden became a free agent this offseason and waited for the Cavaliers to finish their offseason business which included a sign-and-trade for Peyton Watson before finalizing his contract.
Harden played a key role in recruiting Watson during his restricted free agency.
Harden was always expected to re-sign with the Cavaliers on a multi-year dea