James Harden Traded to Cavaliers, Expected to Debut Saturday

James Harden has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Los Angeles Clippers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick. Harden, an 11-time All-Star, expressed excitement about the opportunity to win his first NBA title in the East. He had reportedly demanded a trade after the Clippers declined his request for a two-year, $80 million extension. Harden, who sat out recent games, is expected to debut for the Cavaliers on Saturday against the Kings, forming a formidable backcourt duo with Donovan Mitchell. He averages 25.4 PPG this season and has 28,805 career points. The trade is pending medicals.