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James Harden Update Emerges After Cavaliers Trade News

The Cleveland Cavaliers shook up the NBA landscape on Tuesday with a blockbuster trade-deadline move, acquiring 11-time All-Star James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for two-time All-Star Darius Garland and a future second-round pick.

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Darius Garland pens goodbye to Cleveland, Cavs after bombshell trade to Clippers for James Harden

Just a few hours before the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers tip off at Intuit Dome, Darius Garland has penned a heartfelt goodbye letter to the organization that took a chance on him and the city that adopted him for seven years.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

Lonzo Ball News / Hoops Wire / February 4

Cavs sending Lonzo Ball to Jazz in three-team deal

Yes, the Cavaliers have made yet another deal. This one was a small three-team trade on Wednesday, sending failed-experiment Lonzo Ball and two second-round picks to the , according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Jarrett Allen News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 4

Cleveland Cavaliers Reportedly Turned Down This Major Trade Offer for Jarrett Allen

The NBA trade deadline has been non stopped drama coming from every corner of the league. As the official deadline is approaching on Thursday, Feb. 5th at 3:00 pm, the Cleveland Cavaliers have already made some swings with the possibility of making more.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / February 4

Cavs are reportedly interested in acquiring another bench scorer

The Cleveland Cavaliers have already acquired three rotation guards at the trade deadline in James Harden, Dennis Schroder, and Keon Ellis. Apparently, they could be adding more.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 4

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. LA Clippers game Wednesday: Preview, Breakdown

Yesterday, the Cleveland Cavaliers made a shocking move. They traded away their longest tenured player on the roster in Darius Garland for a 36-year old James Harden.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 4

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Delivers Verdict on LeBron James, Cavaliers Rumors

The Cleveland Cavaliers moved decisively at the deadline, acquiring James Harden to pair with Donovan Mitchell. Harden was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to Cleveland in exchange for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, a deal confirmed by ESPN’s Shams Charania on February 2, 2026.

Donovan Mitchell News / HITC / February 4

How James Harden and Donovan Mitchell feel about playing together after Cavaliers trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a decisive step by bringing James Harden into the organisation. The move has naturally prompted discussion about how the former MVP will fit alongside Donovan Mitchell, one of the team’s central figures.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

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LeBron James News / EssentiallySports / February 4

LeBron James Sends Clear Message to James Harden, Cavaliers as Cleveland Return Plan Confirmed

Cleveland has always held a deeper bond with LeBron James beyond the hardwood. He spent his childhood in the shadow of Rocket Arena. Then, the Cavaliers selected him with the No.

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The 'Most 50-point NBA games' quiz

In NBA history, 28 players have scored 50 points in a game on five or more occasions. How many can you name in five minutes?

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 4

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers are Considering Trading Jarrett Allen

The Cleveland Cavaliers have added another name to their list of potential players traded before Thursday's deadline. Late Wednesday evening, a blockbuster trade between Cleveland and Los Angeles took place that saw Darius Garland traded from Cleveland to LA in exchange for veteran James Harden.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4

Paul Pierce sounds off on Harden trade amid Clippers' surge

Paul Pierce sounds off on James Harden trade amid Clippers' surge

The former MVP got shipped to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, ending a two-and-a-half season run in L.A.

James Harden explains why he wanted a trade from Clippers

James Harden's non-guaranteed deal guaranteed he'd demand a trade

Maxx Crosby makes feelings clear as Cavaliers land James Harden in major trade

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4

New Clippers guard Darius Garland already has connection with the franchise

Garland has been sent to the Clippers for James Harden, and the newest Clippers guard has an interesting connection with the franchise.

Cavaliers' high-risk trade for James Harden might not help them in the playoffs

Maxx Crosby makes feelings clear as Cavaliers land James Harden in major trade

Stephen A. Smith reveals why James Harden leaving the Clippers isn't 'a mistake'

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4

James Harden explains why he wanted a trade from Clippers

Harden's trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday came out of left field.

James Harden's non-guaranteed deal guaranteed he'd demand a trade

Maxx Crosby makes feelings clear as Cavaliers land James Harden in major trade

Cavaliers' high-risk trade for James Harden might not help them in the playoffs

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

James Harden makes honest admission about Clippers trading him

James Harden spoke up Tuesday for the first time since news broke that he was being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Harden was dealt to the Cavs after two-and-a-half seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, in a move that saw the former MVP work in tandem with the Clippers’ brass to get a deal done.

James Harden reportedly had brutal reason for wanting a trade

Stephen A. Smith reveals why James Harden leaving the Clippers isn't 'a mistake'

Maxx Crosby makes feelings clear as Cavaliers land James Harden in major trade

Cavaliers' high-risk trade for James Harden might not help them in the playoffs

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Donovan Mitchell News / Total Pro Sports / February 4

Donovan Mitchell’s Unclear Future Puts Cavaliers in a Tough Spot

Before the start of the 2025-2026 NBA season, many pundits were high on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ chances to top the watered-down Eastern Conference. It’s safe to say that they haven’t capitalized on their opportunity.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 3