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The Cleveland Cavaliers looked to be in cruise control in their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors, as they took the first two games of the series without much fuss. But the narrative of the series has changed, as the Raptors have utilized homecourt advantage to full effect and have taken Games 3 and 4 […]

On Sunday afternoon, the Cleveland Cavs found themselves all tied up in their first round series vs the Toronto Raptors with an ugly 93-89 road loss in Game 4. This was an atrocious offensive display for the Cavs, who saw Donovan Mitchell shoot just 6-24 from the field on the afternoon. James Harden wasn’t much […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a 2-1 series lead on the Toronto Raptors, and they’re looking to extend it to 3-1 after Game 4. Though they fell in Game 3, they have a chance to bounce back on the road, and with the playoff experience on the team, it’s very possible. James Harden has seen it […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers maintained their homecourt advantage against the Toronto Raptors after winning in Game 2, 115-105, at Rocket Arena on Monday to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round matchup in the playoffs. It was a balanced attack for the Cavaliers, with Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and Evan Mobley coming up with big numbers […]

Last offseason, James Harden signed a two-year, $81.5 million contract extension, which, thanks to a player option, could very well mean he will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. Since being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Harden has been transformative, helping the Cavs win 52 games and secure the fourth seed in the Eastern […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers prepare for the playoff series against the Toronto Raptors in the first round, the latest reporting suggests that changes could be coming, especially dealing with star Donovan Mitchell. While Mitchell leads the Cavs along with James Harden, the two are no doubt a major part of the team being expensive, as […]

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell revealed how a playoff series against James Harden changed the trajectory of his career. Ahead of Cavs’ Mitchell and Harden’s pursuit of a championship, which officially begins with Game 1 of a best-of-7 series against the Toronto Raptors in the opening round of the playoffs, Donovan recalled how a five-game […]

The Cleveland Cavs are just two days away from kicking off their 2026 postseason run with Game 1 of their first round series against the Toronto Raptors at home. Expectations are high for the Cavs this year after their midseason trade acquisition of James Harden, sending Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in return. […]

The Cleveland Cavs are currently gearing up for their first-round matchup against the Toronto Raptors, which is slated to get underway on Saturday afternoon. Expectations are high for the Cavs entering this postseason after they shook things up by trading for James Harden at the deadline, sending out point guard Darius Garland to the Los […]

Amidst his 17th NBA season, Cleveland Cavs veteran guard James Harden is still chasing his first championship, of which he believes is attainable ahead of the playoffs. The Cavs have the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing the New York Knicks for third place by half a game. Harden explained the significance of […]

The Cleveland Cavs have been playing some solid basketball lately, recently clinching home court advantage in the Eastern Conference after a comeback road win over the Memphis Grizzlies. James Harden has adapted well to his new team since the surprising trade deadline move that brought him to Cleveland from the Los Angeles Clippers, and figures […]

A new report has introduced a blockbuster offseason scenario involving the Cleveland Cavaliers, Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James, though the idea remains highly speculative. ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel outlined the possibility of Cleveland acquiring Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks while also bringing James back for a potential final run with the franchise. “All those […]

James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers looked to extend their winning streak as they hosted the Orlando Magic at Rocket Arena on Tuesday. The Cavaliers have notched three straight victories, while the Magic were coming off a controversial loss to the Indiana Pacers at home on Monday. Harden wasted no time in getting hot for […]

James Harden has generally had a gala time playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers thus far, going 8-1 in his first nine games. However, that did not ring true against the Boston Celtics when they were defeated 109-98 at Rocket Arena. While the Cavs trailed by 26 at one point in the third quarter, they did […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the most active teams at the NBA trade deadline this season. The Cavs pulled off one of the biggest blockbuster trades of the deadline when they paired James Harden alongside Donovan Mitchell. The on-court chemistry between the two stars has been strong in the early-goings, and it’s been noticed […]

After Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavs’ 109-94 win against the New York Knicks, James Harden promised it was only the beginning. Harden says the 2025-26 Cavs will level up. Mobley explained why he’s such a believer amidst Cleveland’s seven-game sample since trading a package centered around Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers. Mobley […]

The Cleveland Cavs have been rolling since their trade deadline acquisition of James Harden, recently picking up a resounding home win over the New York Knicks, before falling to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday with several starters out. Although Harden recently suffered a fractured finger, the injury thankfully doesn’t appear to be anything too severe. […]

James Harden and the Cleveland Cavs watched their seven-game win streak end in a 121-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, responding with a 109-94 win against the New York Knicks. Harden tallied 20 points and four assists in the five-point win against the Knicks. All-Star Donovan Mitchell led with 23 points, five rebounds, four […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been on a roll since they acquired James Harden at the trade deadline, and there’s no doubt that he’s fit in with the team instantly. Most of that has to do with how Harden plays the game, and he can elevate any team with his skill set. His game was recently […]

As the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Darius Garland at the deadline in a deal that had the team acquiring James Harden, it put the relationship between the team and the young point guard to an abrupt end. While Garland exits the Cavs after the Clippers trade, he speaks on the lasting effects of the relationship with […]

The Cleveland Cavs recently shook things up at the NBA trade deadline by bringing in star point guard James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Darius Garland. The move solidified the Cavs as being all-in on competing for an NBA championship this year, and forms one of the most lethal backcourts in […]

Cleveland Cavs All-Star Donovan Mitchell is ready to lead alongside James Harden following the deadline trade with the LA Clippers. Many believe Harden’s trade makes the Cavs title contenders. Joining forces with one of the premier guards in the NBA in Mitchell, James, and the All-Star guard will look to lead Cleveland to make a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have looked great since trading for superstar guard and future Basketball Hall of Famer James Harden. Entering Thursday, the Cavs have gone undefeated in the three games that Harden has played with them. And in those contests, he averaged 19.3 points, 8.7 assists and 5.3 rebounds, while shooting 45.5 percent from the […]

The Cleveland Cavs’ fans welcomed James Harden to his new home by wearing fake beards to pay homage to the future Hall of Fame guard’s signature look. The Cavs beat the Washington Wizards in a blowout victory — 138-113. Harden finished with 13 points, 11 assists, and four rebounds. After the game, Harden reflected on […]

James Harden seems to be fitting in nicely with his new team, as the Cleveland Cavaliers have gone 2-0 since trading for the former NBA Most Valuable Player. Now, he is set to make his home debut for the Cavs, who will be facing the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night at the Rocket Arena in […]

On Monday evening, the Cleveland Cavs continued their winning ways with a narrow road win over the Denver Nuggets. It was another epic game for Donovan Mitchell, who scored 32 points in the win, while new trade acquisition James Harden pitched in 22 of his own, to go along with 10 rebounds and seven assists. […]

It looks like James Harden is not having any trouble getting comfortable with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers visited the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Monday, looking for their fourth straight win. They won in Harden’s debut for the Wine and Gold, beating the Sacramento Kings, 132-126, on Saturday. Harden had 23 points and […]

On Saturday evening, the Cleveland Cavs hit the road to take on the Sacramento Kings as they continue their long West Coast trip. This game marked the first contest for James Harden in a Cavs uniform after the shocking trade that sent him to Cleveland from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Darius Garland […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were winners at the trade deadline, after acquiring Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, but the biggest move of them all was getting James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers. Both the Clippers and Cavs came out of the deal with what they wanted, and Harden can focus on trying to help his […]

Recently, the Cleveland Cavs elected to shake things up by trading Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for future Hall of Famer James Harden. The blockbuster move is a clear signal from the team’s front office that they think they are ready to win now, and ends the tandem of Garland along […]

Just days before the NBA Trade Deadline, the Cleveland Cavs reshaped their future with a bold move for James Harden. In turn, the deal sends Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cavs while Darius Garland heads west. A 2026 second-round pick completes the package. As a result, the message feels clear under the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers went out and broke up the core four on Tuesday, sending Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers to bring in James Harden via trade. Harden may be 36 years of age, but he’s averaging over 25 points and eight assists this season, and he represents a short-term […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly on the verge of trading Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden, and Donovan Mitchell may have quite a bit to do with that. Although Mitchell still has another year left on his contract extension before he can become an unrestricted free agent in 2027, the Cavs […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden has once again become the focus of league-wide conversation as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches. Trade talks between the Cleveland Cavs and Clippers intensified in recent days, centering on a potential James Harden trade for Darius Garland. League sources told ClutchPoints that the Cavs wanted more than a straight […]

The trade deadline just got more exciting after it was reported on Monday that the Los Angeles Clippers are looking to trade James Harden, with the Cleveland Cavaliers being floated as a landing spot for the talented playmaker. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Kelly Iko, the Clippers and the Cavaliers “have engaged in discussions” to swap […]

Things would’ve stayed the same for Andre Drummond and the Cleveland Cavaliers if only the blockbuster James Harden trade didn’t go down back in mid-January. According to Bleacher Report‘s Jake Fischer, the Cavs never thought that they could land Jarrett Allen but immediately pounced on the opportunity once it presented itself. Cavs general manager Koby […]

Cleveland Cavs guard Collin Sexton’s 42-point outburst against Brooklyn Nets stars Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving is now the most viewed game on NBA League Pass. As reported by Sam Amico of Forty Eight Minutes, the Cavs’ victory over the powerhouse Nets now has the crown for most viewers on NBA League Pass. […]

The James Harden trade, as monstrous as it was, didn’t exactly leave a bitter taste, at least to Jarrett Allen and Taurean Prince who are now with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trade sent numerous pieces to different cities in the league. Of course, James Harden landed on the Brooklyn Nets, while Caris LeVert (now with […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of the teams involved in the James Harden sweepstakes Wednesday afternoon. The Cavs were one of the teams in an expanded, blockbuster deal sending Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. The Cavs will receive center Jarrett Allen and swingman Taurean Prince from the Brooklyn Nets as part of the trade. Reporting […]