Harden Plays Matchmaker for LeBron | NBA News

James Harden just opted out of his $42M player option to become a free agent — and he’s holding off signing to create financial flexibility for the Cavaliers. The move is widely believed to be a strategic setup to potentially bring LeBron James back home. Sources confirm the behind-the-scenes coordination, showing Harden’s willingness to delay his own deal to fuel a bigger move. This isn’t just rumor — it’s chess in real time, and everyone’s watching. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d5296806c4c1d3c5