Harden Returns to Cleveland | Sports News

James Harden is back in Cleveland, signing a three-year, $97 million deal after declining his $42M player option — a move that gives the Cavaliers flexibility to build around him and Donovan Mitchell. With this contract, Harden joins an elite group of players who’ve earned over $500 million in their careers. A proven winner, 11-time All-Star, and 2018 MVP, Harden’s veteran leadership and scoring prowess are exactly what Cleveland needs to return to the Eastern Conference Finals and chase a championship. The Cavs’ official announcement confirms “The Beard” is home — signaling a bold push for a deep playoff run and a bright future in the league. 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/9f707af10d7cb31e