Harden Stays in Cleveland | Cleveland Cavaliers News

James Harden is staying in Cleveland on a three-year, $97 million deal, locking him in through the 2029-30 season. The 37-year-old brought elite scoring and playmaking to the Cavs last year, helping them reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Though his playoff scoring dipped and defense remains a concern, his veteran leadership and offensive versatility make him a key piece as the team rebuilds around Donovan Mitchell. With defensive specialist Peyton Watson joining the roster and key bench players departing, Cleveland’s focus is squarely on its revamped starting five — Mitchell, Watson, Harden, Mobley, and Allen — aiming for another deep playoff run. 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/a35c59b25f4140bb