Cavaliers Prioritize Multi-Year Extension for James Harden

The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning a multi-year contract extension for James Harden this offseason, viewing him as a vital component of the team's success despite a quiet performance in Game 7. As the Cavaliers prepare for the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks, head coach Mike Brown has identified Harden and his teammate Donovan Mitchell as the primary front-court threats that the Knicks must counter following their nine-day layoff.