Harden Returns to Cavs on Big Deal | Cleveland Cavaliers News

James Harden’s back with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year, up-to-97-million-dollar deal — the third year’s a player option, but all three years are guaranteed. After opting out of his $42M contract last summer, Harden stayed patient while the Cavs restructured around LeBron’s exit and traded key pieces like Schroder and Strus. Now, at 39, he’ll earn roughly $32M annually — a steep price, but one that keeps Cleveland competitive in a brutal Eastern Conference. Last season, he averaged 23 points and 8 assists, plus playoff contributions (18 games, nearly 20 pts, 5+ assists). 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/28e9c03ba1887a4c