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James Harden News / Field Level Media / August 20
Report: James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97M deal with Cavaliers
Former NBA MVP and 11-time All-Star guard James Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agents told ESPN on Thursday.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 20
Cavs, James Harden agree to three-year guaranteed deal
To no one’s surprise, James Harden is staying in Cleveland. Harden has agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract with the Cavaliers, agents Mike Silverman, Troy Payne and Brandon Grier of Equity Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 20
James Harden makes expected decision after Cavaliers lose LeBron James sweepstakes to 76ers
The Cavaliers acquired Harden this past February as a championship-or-bust move.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / August 20
Cavaliers, James Harden Agree To Three-Year Deal
Nearly two months after he turned down his $42.3MM player option for 2026/27 in the hopes of signing a new multiyear contract with the Cavaliers, free agent guard James Harden has agreed to return to Cleveland on a three-year deal worth $97MM, his agents at Equity Sports tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 20
How Peyton Watson Acquisition Impacts Cleveland Cavs’ Salary Cap Situation
Peyton Watson agreed to a four year extension for $88 million guaranteed with a player option as a result of a trade where the Cavaliers sent Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers. The precursor to this trade was the Dennis Schröder for Tre Mann swap less than a week ago that provided the Cavs with the salary flexibility to acquire Peyton Watson.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Tristan Thompson News / Hoops Rumors / August 20
Dubai Basketball Hires Tristan Thompson As Global Ambassador
Longtime NBA big man Tristan Thompson has been hired by Dubai Basketball as a global ambassador, the EuroLeague team announced in a press release. In his
Peyton Watson News / TWSN / August 20
The Cleveland Cavaliers Won the Peyton Watson Trade?
The Cleveland Cavaliers gave signs they were going to make a big swing by trading for Jonathan Kuminga or Peyton Watson. Last week, the Cavaliers traded
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 20
Can The Cavaliers Become A Top-5 Contender? Breaking Down Peyton Watson’s Fit
Already sitting right on the edge of the true contender group last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are poised for another breakout now. They finished 52-30, fourth in the East, ranked sixth offensively with a 119.2 Offensive Rating, and made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 20
What Peyton Watson Will Bring to the Cleveland Cavaliers
For the first time in a long time, the Cavs might have a legitimate small forward not named LeBron James – a premier young two-way wing at that. With Cleveland
James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / August 20
James Harden’s future with the Cavaliers gets an update after a major twist
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a massive trade that shook up their roster on Wednesday, acquiring forward Peyton Watson from the Denver Nuggets via a sign-and-trade transaction that also involved three other teams. With Watson secured, the Cavs are said to be finally turning their focus to James Harden’s future with the team.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 20
Cavaliers Expected To Waive Cam Whitmore To Create More Room For James Harden
The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ offseason strategy has largely been defined by their interest in acquiring a reliable wing, leading them to pursue players such as LeBron James, Peyton Watson, and Jonathan Kuminga.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / August 20
Peyton Watson gives Cavs the wing they’ve been looking for
There was a reason the Cavaliers kept coming back to Peyton Watson. They needed a wing with size. They needed athleticism. They needed another defender.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Viral Sports News / August 20
Cavaliers Get New James Harden Update After Blockbuster Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers appear ready to finalize a new contract with veteran guard James Harden once their multi-team trade involving forward Peyton Watson receives official approval from the NBA.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 20
New-Look Cavaliers After Landing Peyton Watson: Potential Starting Lineup And Updated Depth Chart
The Cleveland Cavaliers have completed a five-team trade that has added Peyton Watson and Cam Whitmore to their roster. While Watson is the headline addition to the team with this move, Whitmore also adds some necessary depth in the Cavaliers’ rotation after trading away Dennis Schroder.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / August 19
Cavs Trade Grade: Cleveland finally has their answer at small forward 
It’s been a frustrating off-season for the Cleveland Cavaliers — or perhaps it was. They lost starting small forward Dean Wade in free agency to the Philadelphia 76ers, and then waited nearly a month for LeBron James to follow him there.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / TWSN / August 20
The Cleveland Cavaliers Just Saved Their Offseason
The 2026 NBA offseason hadn’t necessarily gone as expected for the Cleveland Cavaliers as they completely miss out on signing LeBron James and hadn’t made any significant moves despite coming off a deep playoff run.
Max Strus News / Hoops Wire / August 20
Max Strus will be missed, even if Cavs made the right trade
There are trades you don’t make because you don’t want to lose a player. Then there are trades you make because you have to get better, even though you know you’re going to miss the guy going out the door.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 17
Cavs 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release
The Cleveland Cavaliers will surely find it difficult to not feel disappointment after how the past few seasons have gone. They rose to the top of the East, only to crash and burn in the playoffs in 2025.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
Cavaliers are actively trying to trade 1 former NBA Finals piece
Dennis Schroder is already gone, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are still looking to do some selling. The Cavaliers are making an “active” effort to trade away veteran forward Max Strus, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported this week.
Dennis Schroder News / Lindy's Sports / August 15
Dennis Schroder Trade Could Lead to Something Bigger For Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers made a trade on Friday, August 14, sending backup point guard Dennis Schroder to the Charlotte Hornets, along with cash, in exchange for fellow backup point guard Tre Mann.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 14
Cavaliers-Hornets trade gets NBA veteran one team shy of tying all-time record
The Cleveland Cavaliers have done their part in helping Dennis Schroder become the most well-traveled player in the NBA. News broke Friday that the Cavaliers agreed to trade Schroder to the Charlotte Hornets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14
Dennis Schroder approaching wild NBA record with latest trade
NBA teams seem to always want to have Dennis Schroder around. Just not for too long.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14
Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade
The Hornets swung a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday afternoon to add a true backup point guard to their rotation for the upcoming season.
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