Harden to Stay in Cleveland

James Harden is reportedly set to decline his player option and sign a multi-year deal with the Cavaliers, signaling his intent to stay in Cleveland. After a standout season that propelled the Cavs to their first conference finals since 2018 — where they were swept by the Knicks — Harden averaged over 20 points and 7 assists during the regular season and nearly 20 points with 5 assists in the playoffs. He’s expressed strong chemistry with Donovan Mitchell and coach Kenny Atkinson, calling their dynamic “something special.” With a championship still elusive in his career, this move could be a pivotal step toward his ultimate goal. 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/69e91cd5d585d82b