James Harden Agrees to Three-Year Deal with Cleveland Cavaliers
James Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker. Harden, who is 36 years old, averaged 10.7 points per…
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 20, 2026 —
James Harden has agreed to a new three-year contract worth $97 million to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal, which was finalized recently, includes a player option for the 2028-29 season, providing Harden with additional flexibility regarding his future with the team.
The agreement also features a trade kicker, a common clause in NBA contracts that increases a player’s salary if they are traded.
Harden, 36, joined the Cavaliers during the NBA season, having been acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in February. During his tenure with Cleveland, he averaged 10.7 points per game. This upcoming season will mark Harden’s 18th year in the National Basketball Association.
The contract extension signifies a commitment from both Harden and the Cavaliers organization as they look towards the future. Specific details regarding the commencement of the contract and any other team-related clauses were not immediately available.
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