The overlooked clause in James Harden's $97 million Cavaliers agreement originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
James Harden joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in a February trade that sent Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers. He appeared in 26 regular-season games with Cleveland, averaging 20.5 points, 7.7 ****** ists, and 4.8 rebounds, helping push the team to a 52-30 finish.
With him on the roster last season, the franchise made its first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2018. However, they were swept by the New York Knicks in four games.
Harden is officially locked in to stay in Cleveland for the foreseeable future. The 11-time All-Star has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to return to the franchise, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. It includes a player option for the third year alongside a trade kicker attached to the deal.
The trade kicker in his contract acts as a built-in insurance policy for Harden. If Cleveland ever trades him, his salary immediately jumps by 15%, with the new team forced to pay the difference.
#games
James Harden joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in a February trade that sent Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers. He appeared in 26 regular-season games with Cleveland, averaging 20.5 points, 7.7 ****** ists, and 4.8 rebounds, helping push the team to a 52-30 finish.
With him on the roster last season, the franchise made its first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2018. However, they were swept by the New York Knicks in four games.
Harden is officially locked in to stay in Cleveland for the foreseeable future. The 11-time All-Star has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to return to the franchise, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. It includes a player option for the third year alongside a trade kicker attached to the deal.
The trade kicker in his contract acts as a built-in insurance policy for Harden. If Cleveland ever trades him, his salary immediately jumps by 15%, with the new team forced to pay the difference.
#games
24 hours ago
