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• Top NBA free-agent point guards: Trae Young, James Harden could highlight the market in different situations
Let's break down the top point guards in this year's free-agent market....2026
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• Cavaliers To Prioritize Re-Signing Dean Wade Over Keon Ellis

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a handful of players reaching free agency this summer. The Cavs are also looking to come in under the second apron, after finishing last season as a second-apron team. Cleveland's first priority is working out a new deal with James Harden. After taking care of Harden, Cavaliers GM Koby Altman is expected to prioritize re-signing forward Dean Wade. Cleveland has develop...2026
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• Dean Wade to be Cavs’ second free agent priority after James Harden

The Cavaliers have some roster decisions to make this summer, and the order of operations is starting to take shape. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Cleveland’s first priority is working out a new deal with James Harden. Once that’s handled, president of basketball operations Koby Altman is expected to turn his attention […] The post Dean Wade to be Cavs’ secon...2026
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• Cavaliers To Prioritize Re-Signing Dean Wade After James Harden

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a handful of players reaching free agency this summer. The Cavs are also looking to come in under the second apron, after finishing last season as a second-apron team. Cleveland's first priority is working out a new deal with James Harden. After taking care of Harden, Cavaliers GM Koby Altman is expected to prioritize re-signing forward Dean Wade. Cleveland has develop...2026
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• Cavs have reason to sweat James Harden’s future, analyst says

James Harden has a player option worth $42.3 million for next season and is expected to decline it. That alone should make the Cavaliers a little nervous. Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes believes Harden’s situation is Cleveland’s biggest fear heading into the 2026 offseason, and it’s hard to argue with that. “Harden has a long history […] The post Cavs have reaso...2026
• NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Clippers, Cavs, James Harden
Celtics The Celtics continue to be linked to offseason questions surrounding Jaylen Brown’s future. While there has been no indication Boston is actively shopping Brown, speculation about a possible blockbuster trade has resurfaced following a disappointing season and reports suggesting Brown may be unhappy with the current situation. Dallas Hoops Journal recently identified three teams […] ...2026
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• Darius Garland On Joining Clippers: I Got My Joy Back

LA Clippers point guard Darius Garland was a recent guest on the Ball In The Family podcast, which was hosted by Lonzo Ball and LiAngelo Ball. Garland touched on a lot of topics, with a specific focus on how happy he is to be a part of the Clippers. "It's been great, bro," Garland said about joining LA after a mid-season trade. "Coming to a system where I can actually be me. Have the ball in my ha...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Cavaliers East Semifinals Game 5: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 Today's Game 5 will be broadcast on ESPN and is available to stream on Fubo. Category Details Date Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Tip-Off Time 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Live Stream Fubo Venue Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI The Eastern Conference Semifinals return to the Motor City tonight, Wednesday, May 13, as the Detroit Pistons host the Clevelan...2026
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• Rockets Passed On James Harden Reunion Due To Concerns On How He'd Impact Young Core

Despite mutual interest and a clear need at point guard following Fred VanVleet's torn ACL, the Houston Rockets declined to pursue a reunion with James Harden this season, prioritizing the development of their young core over a short-term fix, sources told ESPN. Harden's representatives contacted Houston after the Los Angeles Clippers stumbled to a 6-21 start, gauging interest in a potential retur...2026
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• Dunc'd On: ORL | DET Game 7, TOR | CLE Game 7, PHI | NYK Outlook

Detroit completed the second 3-1 comeback of the first round, dominating the paint to control Game 7. What do we take away from the Magic and Paolo Banchero in this series? Does new injury reporting on Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu change our pick in SAS/MIN? Philly and New York is an absolutely fascinating matchup of two similarly built teams that do not like each other. We spent over 40 minut...2026
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• How To Watch Raptors Vs Cavaliers Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Monday, April 20, as the Cleveland Cavaliers look to protect their home court once again in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors. Cleveland (1-0) took a commanding series lead on Saturday with a 126-113 victory, powered by an explosive performance from their backcourt. Toronto enters Monday desperate for a road split before the series s...2026
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• Darius Garland, Ty Lue Only Members Of Clippers Certain To Return Next Season

Tyronn Lue and Darius Garland are the only two confirmed pieces of the Los Angeles Clippers' future following their play-in elimination loss to the Golden State Warriors, as the franchise heads into an offseason clouded by roster uncertainty and an ongoing NBA investigation. Lue is under contract as head coach through 2029. Garland, acquired at the February trade deadline from the Cleveland Cavali...2026
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• How To Watch Wizards Vs Cavaliers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2025-26 NBA regular season concludes this Sunday, April 12, with an Eastern Conference matchup as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena. Cleveland (51-30) enters the finale as one of the East's powerhouses, currently sitting in 4th place and looking to sharpen their rotation before the playoffs begin. On the other side, the Wizards (17-64) have endured a his...2026
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• How To Watch Thunder Vs Clippers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The NBA regular season reaches a peak this Wednesday, April 8, as the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome. Oklahoma City (63-16) enters tonight as the undisputed top seed in the Western Conference, currently on a six-game winning streak and looking to sharpen their form before the playoffs begin. On the other side, the Clippers (41-38) are looking to solidify thei...2026
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• How To Watch Hawks Vs Cavaliers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The Eastern Conference playoff race reaches a boiling point this Wednesday, April 8, as the Atlanta Hawks visit the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cleveland (50-29) enters tonight as a powerhouse in the East, currently holding the fourth seed and fresh off a dominant surge following the mid-season acquisition of James Harden. On the other side, the Hawks (45-34) have bec...2026
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• How To Watch Grizzlies Vs Cavaliers, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting Odds

The NBA regular season reaches its final sprint this Monday, April 6, as the Memphis Grizzlies host the Cleveland Cavaliers at FedExForum. Cleveland (49-29) enters tonight as one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference, currently riding a two-game winning streak and fighting to clinch home-court advantage for the opening round of the playoffs. On the other side, the Grizzlies (25-53)...2026
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• James Harden Says He Might Be Getting Most Out Of Kawhi Leonard

James Harden believes he may be the closest teammate Kawhi Leonard has had during his NBA career, despite the two superstars maintaining a professional distance off the court. Harden told ESPN that sharing a locker room has created a unique bond with the notoriously private Leonard. The revelation comes as Leonard and Harden have helped resurrect the Los Angeles Clippers from a disastrous 6-21 sta...2026
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• NBA Playoffs teams ranked by their 2025 championship chances

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Ranking every 2025 NBA Playoffs team by their chances to win it all The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here with three big favorites and a pool of contenders ready to play the spoiler. The Boston Celtics are trying to become the league’s first back-to-back champion since the 2017-2018 Golden State Warriors. Boston ran over the league on their way t...2025
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• Why Oklahoma City Thunder Are the NBA's Most Unsolvable Puzzle
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• Chris Bosh Turned Down Houston Rockets to Avoid More Big 3 Pressure
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"Leonard has been dominant during the team’s five-game winning streak […] The post Clippers Notes: Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Ivica Zubac appeared first on Hoops Wire."

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"Simmons will head to Los Angeles to team up with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden"

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"This is the funniest thing to happen this season Throughout his career, Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden has never been known for his defense."

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"76ers guard James Harden and Nets center Nic Claxton were both ejected from Thursday’s Game 3 in Brooklyn."

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"The Nets are trading James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round draft picks, sources tell ESPN."

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"James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets had a frustrating 2020-21 NBA season."

2020
"NBA Star Power Index: LeBron James, Anthony Davis peaking for Lakers; James Harden fading in fourth quarters"

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"The Rockets will file a protest of Tuesday's loss to the Spurs due to a James Harden dunk that should've counted, sources told ESPN."

2018
"Houston's James Harden, Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green pushed into the LA Clippers' locker room Monday night looking to confront Austin Rivers after the Rockets' 113-102 loss, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

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"The post James Harden And Mario Chalmers Scuffle in Grizzlies Win appeared first on SLAMonline."

2016
"Kobe Bryant scored 35 points in his third-to-last game, but James Harden responded with 40 to lead Houston past the Lakers."

2015
" Thompson also said Chicago's Jimmy Butler and Houston's James Harden were in the mix for best shooting guard in the league."

2014
"Houston Rockets star James Harden needed some help to get past three defenders on the court while blindfolded."

• Cavaliers To Prioritize Re-Signing Dean Wade Over Keon Ellis
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• Dean Wade to be Cavs’ second free agent priority after James Harden
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• Cavaliers To Prioritize Re-Signing Dean Wade After James Harden
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• Cavs have reason to sweat James Harden’s future, analyst says
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• Darius Garland On Joining Clippers: I Got My Joy Back
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• Prediction: James Harden’s next Cavs contract could come in below $40 million guaranteed

James Harden appears committed to returning to the Cavaliers. The question is what his next contract will look like. In a recent offseason prediction, Bleacher Report suggested Harden could wind up signing a deal worth less than $40 million in guaranteed money despite holding a player option for the 2026-27 season. The veteran guard has […] The post Prediction: James Harden’s next Cavs...2026
• NBA Trade Rumors: East Contender Expressed Interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo, Derrick White, Jrue Holiday
James Harden was not the Cleveland Cavaliers' only target at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. They considered three other splashy additions as well....2026
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• Cavs Confident Of Re-Signing James Harden To Multiyear Extension Worth Around $30M Per Season
The Cleveland Cavaliers are confident that they will be able to re-sign James Harden to a multiyear extension this offseason, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The two sides are likely to agree on a deal around $30 million per season. Harden has expressed his desire to return to the Cavs next season. The Cavs are also unlikely to be involved in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade...2026
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• Cavs’ James Harden listed as fifth-best free agent
James Harden‘s first season with the Cavaliers may have ended on a disappointing note, but that hasn’t changed how he’s viewed around the league. Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus ranked Harden as the fifth-best free agent available this offseason, placing the veteran guard ahead of several notable names and behind only a handful of top-tier targets. […] The post CavsR...2026
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• Cavs Notes: James Harden, Mike Gansey, Kenny Atkinson
The Cavaliers are already generating plenty of offseason chatter. Here are a few of the latest items from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line: Harden Deal According to Fischer and Stein, the Cavaliers remain optimistic about re-signing James Harden to a new multiyear contract this summer. The expectation is that Harden’s next […] The post Cavs Notes: James Harden, Mike Gansey...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Cavaliers East Semifinals Game 5: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• Donovan Mitchell Scores 39 Points In Second Half Of Cavs' Game 4 Win
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4 to even the series at 2-2. Donovan Mitchell, who tied an NBA record by scoring 39 points in the second half, finished with 43 points in the game. "Not really trying to force it," Mitchell said. "I understand that I'm going to get looks and it's going to fall at some point. Even if they didn't, just being aggressive, more aggres...2026
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• Austin Reaves Has Support For Lakers' Return From Luka Doncic

Luka Doncic has told Los Angeles Lakers personnel he does not want Austin Reaves included in any trade package with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to multiple league sources. Doncic views Reaves as a vital long-term partner and has made that position clear within the organization. The Lakers are expected to pursue Antetokounmpo this summer. Doncic's preference is a roster...2026
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• Donovan Mitchell Scores 39 Points In Second Half Of Cavs' Game 4 Win
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4 to even the series at 2-2. Donovan Mitchell, who tied an NBA record by scoring 39 points in the second half, finished with 43 points in the game. "Not really trying to force it," Mitchell said. "I understand that I'm going to get looks and it's going to fall at some point. Even if they didn't, just being aggressive, more aggres...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Cavaliers East Semifinals Game 4: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
How to watch Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game 4 Tonight's Game 4 will be broadcast on Peacock. Category Details Date Monday, May 11, 2026 Tip-Off Time 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT Live Stream Peacock Venue Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH The Eastern Conference Semifinals reach a fever pitch this Monday, May 11, as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Detroit Pistons for a critical Game 4. Following a g...2026
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• James Harden Scores Seven Clutch Points In Final 90 Seconds To Lift Cavs Past Pistons In Game 3

James Harden silenced his critics Saturday with seven clutch points in the final 90 seconds of the fourth quarter, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Cleveland cut Detroit's series lead to 2-1. Harden finished with 19 points and seven assists after shooting just 32 percent, including 1-of-11 from three-point...2026
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• Harden’s late barrage lifts Cavaliers past Pistons, cuts series deficit to 2-1
James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit 116-109 on Saturday to cut the Pistons’ lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Harden bounced back from two mistake-marred performances to finish with 19 points and Jarrett Allen scored 18 for the Cavaliers, who will look to even the series when...2026
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• James Harden, Donovan Mitchell propel Cavs to Game 3 win over Pistons despite extreme possession disparity

The Pistons attempted 17 more field goals than the Cavaliers, but somehow still lost by seven points...2026
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• Cavaliers earn must-win Game 3 victory at home, defeating Pistons 116-109 with Donovan Mitchell scoring 35 points
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 54 points, giving Cleveland the star performances it needed....2026
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• Harden's clutch shots help Cavaliers down Pistons
James Harden hit three clutch shots in the final two minutes, Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points and the Cavaliers beat Detroit 116-109 on Saturday to cut the Pistons' lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinal series....2026
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• 2026 NBA Playoffs PER: Wembanyama, Towns Rank Lead Spurs, Knicks Ahead Of Finals

Victor Wembanyama and Karl-Anthony Towns are the co-leaders in PER during the 2026 NBA Playoffs at 28.6 and 28.2 and will match up in The Finals with Game 1 beginning Wednesday at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN. OG Anunoby ranks third amongst all New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in the category and fourth overall. Anunoby will be one of the Knicks' tasked with defending Wembanyama in the Finals. Jalen Br...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Cavaliers East Semifinals Game 5: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Cavaliers East Semifinals Game 4: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• James Harden Scores Seven Clutch Points In Final 90 Seconds To Lift Cavs Past Pistons In Game 3
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Cavaliers East Semifinals Game 2: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 2 Thursday's Game 2 will be broadcast on Prime Video. Category Details Date Thursday, May 7, 2026 Tip-Off Time 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT Live Stream Prime Video Venue Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI The Eastern Conference Semifinals continue at Little Caesars Arena this Thursday, May 7, as the Detroit Pistons look to double their lead against t...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Cavaliers East Semifinals Game 1: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 1 Tuesday's Game 1 will be broadcast on Peacock. Category Details Date Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Tip-Off Time 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT Live Stream Peacock Venue Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI The Eastern Conference Semifinals ignite in the Motor City this Tuesday, May 5, as the Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers for a high-stakes Game 1....2026
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• Rockets Passed On James Harden Reunion Due To Concerns On How He'd Impact Young Core
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• How To Watch Raptors Vs Cavaliers Playoff Game 7: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The Eastern Conference First Round reaches its ultimate conclusion this Sunday, May 3, as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Toronto Raptors for a winner-take-all Game 7. Following a heart-stopping 112-110 overtime victory in Toronto on Friday, the fifth-seeded Raptors have successfully erased a 3-2 deficit to force a deciding game in Ohio. For the Cavaliers, the mission is clear: defend home court ...2026
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• How To Watch Raptors Vs Cavaliers Playoff Game 6: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
The Eastern Conference First Round returns to Canada this Friday, May 1, as the Toronto Raptors fight for their postseason lives against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following a high-octane 125-120 battle in Cleveland on Wednesday, the fourth-seeded Cavaliers (3-2) have pushed Toronto to the brink of elimination. The Raptors must now defend home court at Scotiabank Arena to force a winner-take-all Gam...2026
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• How To Watch Raptors Vs Cavaliers Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
The Eastern Conference First Round shifts to the "6ix" this Thursday, April 23, as the Toronto Raptors host the Cleveland Cavaliers for a high-stakes Game 3. Cleveland (2-0) arrives in Toronto with significant momentum after a 115-105 victory on Monday night. For the Raptors, this is a quintessential must-win scenario at Scotiabank Arena to avoid a nearly insurmountable 0-3 deficit against a Cleve...2026
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• Klay Thompson Says He and Steph Curry Are the Best Guards in the NBA
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• 76ers’ James Harden, Nets’ Nic Claxton ejected from Game 3
76ers guard James Harden and Nets center Nic Claxton were both ejected from Thursday’s Game 3 in Brooklyn. Here’s what you need to know: Harden was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected late in the third quarter after appearing to hit Royce O’Neale in the groin while trying to dribble past him. Claxton received a second technical foul early in the fourth quarter for taunting after c...2023
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• Is Kevin Durant Still the NBA's Second-Best Player Behind LeBron James?
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• Kevin Durant Says He Believes He Is the Best Basketball Player in the World
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• Kevin Durant's Return Is Just What The NBA Needs In 2015-16
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• Stephen Curry Reportedly Wins MVP Award for 2014-15 NBA Season
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• Dwight Howard Reportedly Unhappy Playing Alongside James Harden
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• Kevin Durant Helps Blindfolded James Harden Score in Commercial
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• Fantasy Basketball: Deadline Evaluations of James Harden, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Sleepers Set To Emerge

NBA trade chaos reshapes fantasy basketball, and managers who spot post-deadline sleepers now could be the ones lifting trophies in March....2026
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• Cavaliers, Clippers reportedly swap James Harden, Darius Garland: Roster fallout and fantasy impact

The Cavaliers will be Harden's fifth team in the last six seasons....2026
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• Clippers, Cavaliers swap James Harden, Darius Garland: Here's what it means for fantasy basketball
Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus breaks down the blockbuster trade between the Clippers and Cavaliers....2026
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• What if Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden, and Darius Garland Get Traded? A Preemptive Fantasy Basketball Value Check
Rumors are swirling with the NBA trade deadline coming: what is the fantasy impact should massive trades take place on the hardwood?...2026
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• Is Kevin Durant Bound for Golden State? Not If He Remains True to Himself
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• Russell Westbrook Records 10th Triple-Double of Season: Highlights and Reaction
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• Dean Wade to be Cavs’ second free agent priority after James Harden
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• Cavs Rumors: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden

As long as LeBron James‘ future remains uncertain, speculation about another return to the Cavaliers will continue. As outlined by Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor, James would address one of the Cavs’ biggest needs while bringing unmatched playoff experience to a roster still searching for a breakthrough. The challenge is finding a realistic path. The Cavs have […] The post Cav...2026
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• ‘We Speak On the Wins’ – Donovan Mitchell Cites LeBron James, Michael Jordan’s Playoff Struggles to Defend James Harden
Donovan Mitchell has compared the playoff struggles of teammate James Harden to those experienced by LeBron James and Michael Jordan....2026
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• Central Notes: Harden, Pacers, Giddey, Pistons
Speaking to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Cavaliers guard James Harden admitted he’s “starting to think about” life after basketball but believes he’s still a little ways away from retirement, noting that he “definitely” wants to play 20 seasons. The former MVP will be entering his 18th year in the NBA in 2026/27. Harden, who […]...2026
• The gut-wrenching James Harden reality all Cavs fans must accept

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• Why it's looking like James Harden will stay with Cavaliers after latest playoff flameout

Harden wants to stay in Cleveland and reports indicate the Cavs want to re-sign him despite a ECF sweep against the Knicks...2026
• Another playoff flop further complicates James Harden's legacy

James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers were swept by the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Harden once again failing to carry his stellar regular-season play into the postseason....2026
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• Dean Wade giving Cavs reason to stick with starting group

The Cavaliers thought about a change. But Dean Wade made them feel differently. Down 2-0 to the Pistons, coach Kenny Atkinson considered adjusting the starting lineup. Instead, he stayed with Wade alongside Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. It paid off in Games 3 and 4, both Cavs victories. So now we’re […] The post Dean Wade giving Cavs reason to stick wit...2026
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• Central Notes: Wade, Bulls, Malone, Pacers
After falling behind 2-0 to Detroit in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson and his staff considered making a starting lineup change, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscription required). However, Atkinson decided to stick with forward Dean Wade as the fifth starter alongside his “core four” of Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan […]...2026
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• How To Watch Pistons Vs Cavaliers East Semifinals Game 5: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• NBA Notes: Celtics, Jaylen Brown, Clippers, Cavs, James Harden
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• Cavs Rumors: LeBron James, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden
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• LeBron James To Cavaliers In 2026 Free Agency Subject Of 'Rampant Speculation' Across NBA

While the 2026 free agency of LeBron James won't be as seismic as his prior editions in 2010, 2014 and 2018, it could have a sense of familiarity to it if he returns to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a third stint with the franchise that drafted him first overall in 2003. James left the Cavaliers in 2010, returned in 2014 and left to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018. The Cavaliers and James a...2026
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• James Harden has shocking take on loyalty after stunning trade to Cavaliers

Following his stunning trade from the Clippers to the Cavaliers, James Harden now seems convinced loyalty isn't much of a thing in the NBA....2026
• James Harden has shocking take on loyalty after stunning trade to Cavaliers

Following his stunning trade from the Clippers to the Cavaliers, James Harden now seems convinced loyalty isn't much of a thing in the NBA....2026
• James Harden Sends a Message to Clippers Fans After Shocking Trade to Cavaliers
James Harden breaks his silence after a shocking trade to the Cavaliers, sharing a message for Clippers fans following his debut win....2026
• 'It's over. Guys are gone': What James Harden and the Clippers realized before the shocking trade
The Harden trade was a mutual recognition as much as an admission from the Clippers that the 11-time All-Star had a better chance to win elsewhere -- and a tumultuous, disappointing era in Los Angeles was effectively over....2026
• Jaren Jackson Jr., James Harden and the Full Fallout of NBA Trade Deadline Day
What was a quiet lead-up to trade deadline week turned into a frenzy as Thursday’s final buzzer approached. Let’s discuss a trio of the most impactful moves first and then hit the rest of the deals in chronological order. When…...2026
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• Cavs' shocking James Harden blockbuster trade comes with massive question mark

The Cleveland Cavaliers gambled big on James Harden, and one thing will determine the success of the blockbuster trade....2026
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• 6 Trade Candidates at the 2026 NBA Deadline: Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden Among Players to Watch
As the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches, speculation is reaching a fever pitch. Here are six players who could be on the move next....2026
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