Harden Re-signs with Cavaliers; Garland Traded
James Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million re-signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, including a player option and a trade kicker. The deal follows Cleveland's February trade that sent Darius Garland to the Clippers and their acquisition of Peyton Watson, as the Cavs push to elevate their championship contention.
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About James Harden
James Edward Harden Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooting guards and scorers in NBA history. In 2021, Harden was honored as one of the league's top 75 players by being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Harden is also a two-time member of the United States national team, winning gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2014 FIBA World Cup. Harden is nicknamed "the Beard" after his characteristic facial hair.
Everything about James Harden →- Occupation
- basketball player
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- August 26, 1989