Harden Stays, Cavs Rebuild

The Cavs’ season ends in a crushing sweep by the Knicks, but the offseason is already heating up. With Donovan Mitchell’s 31-point effort falling short, the focus turns to rebuilding — and James Harden’s potential opt-out is the spark. Sources say Harden, who averaged 23 points and 8 assists this year, is expected to sign a new multi-year deal, freeing the Cavs from the league’s second apron and unlocking massive cap flexibility. That could mean bringing back key role players like Dean Wade and Keon Ellis, plus a full training camp to build chemistry. Despite playoff struggles and turnovers, Harden believes he’s found something special with the team — and the Cavs are betting he’s the cornerstone of their East title push. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/2580a023a3ca1f3d