Harden Surpasses West in Postseason Free Throws

James Harden just vaulted into NBA history, passing Jerry West for seventh on the all-time postseason free throws list with 1,214 makes — joining legends like LeBron, Jordan, and Kobe — while leading the Cleveland Cavaliers in a gritty, losing effort against the Knicks. Despite averaging over 20 points and 7 assists since arriving via trade, Cleveland’s shaky defense has hampered their playoff push. At 36, Harden’s durability and scoring prowess keep him climbing statistical peaks, cementing his legacy. Now, with a $42M player option looming, the Cavs face a pivotal decision: build around him for a title or pivot for the future — all while watching one of the game’s greatest players keep rewriting history. 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/c0271e14ad981269