Harden vs Brunson Contract Showdown | New York Knicks News

James Harden’s new three-year, $97 million deal with the Cavaliers raises eyebrows — especially when stacked against Jalen Brunson’s imminent max contract with the Knicks. While Brunson’s elite play, including a historic playoff run, cements his status as a championship leader, Harden’s contract, averaging over $30 million annually with a player option, looks like a risky gamble for Cleveland — especially with two other max contracts already on the roster. The Knicks, confident in Brunson’s ability to lead them to glory, are poised to pay him top dollar, while the Cavs’ big bet on Harden may come at a steep cost. 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/92820bcc876eec8a