James Harden is back with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year, $97 million deal, locking him in until 2029-30 and setting him up to become one of just eight NBA players to hit $500 million in career earnings. The Cavs also finalized a four-year, $88 million contract for young wing Peyton Watson as part of a sign-and-trade that cleared the way for Harden’s return — a move that came after Harden declined his player option. Last season, Harden was pivotal in Cleveland’s Eastern Conference Finals run, averaging over 20 points and 7 assists per game. The team has reshaped its roster by trading Darius Garland for Harden and re-signing Donovan Mitchell to a max extension, though they’ve lost depth with players like Dean Wade and Max Strus departing. With Harden reunited with Mitchell, Watson, Mobley, and Allen, Cleveland now boasts a formidable starting five poised to challenge in the loaded East — though they’ll need to bolster their bench to make a deep playoff push.
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