US EditionJames Harden to Cavs, Darius Garland to Clippers in deal of All-Star guards, AP source says
The Clippers traded 11-time All-Star James Harden to the Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick in a deal to bolster Cleveland’s championship hopes.
- On Feb. 3, 2026, the Los Angeles Clippers traded 11-time All-Star James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick, reports said.
- Harden's desire for a fresh championship opportunity and Cleveland's win-now push with Donovan Mitchell made the trade viable, aided by salary apron mechanics and player option timelines.
- Over his 17-year career, James Harden has been traded five times and is averaging 25.4 points, 8.1 assists, and 4.8 rebounds in 44 season games.
- Cleveland immediately pairs Harden with Donovan Mitchell in a win-now move that breaks up the core four and awaits NBA approval before the Feb. 5, 2026 trade deadline.
- Harden's contract situation centers on a $42.3 million player option that would push his career earnings past $450 million, and Cleveland expects this could boost roster flexibility to pursue other stars.
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Sports Analyst Strongly Believes James Harden is Not a Championship Player
The Los Angeles Clippers made the move to send James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick. Harden will now team up with Donovan Mitchell and help the Cavaliers make a postseason push.Sports analyst Emmanuel Acho does not believe Harden is a championship player and he made that known when he heard the news about Harden wanting to leave the Clippers. “I would not want James Harden if I was a championship-cal…
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San Bernardino SunReport: Clippers trade James Harden to Cavaliers for Darius Garland
The Clippers are trading 11-time All-Star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for guard Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick, ESPN was first to report on Tuesday. Harden and the Clippers worked out his exit over the past few days, resulting in a satisfying outcome for both sides – a chance for the 36-year-old Harden to play for a championship contender in Cleveland (30-21) while the Clippers (23-26) add a two-time All-Star in t…
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