Harden Traded to Cavaliers, Expected to Debut Saturday vs. Kings

James Harden has been traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a blockbuster deal for Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick. The 36-year-old, who averaged 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.1 assists in 44 of 49 games, disputes claims of forcing his L.A. exit. He is expected to debut for the Cavaliers against the Kings on Saturday, forming a superstar backcourt with Donovan Mitchell, making Cleveland Eastern Conference co-favorites.