James Harden quietly became the architect of Cleveland’s offseason overhaul, sacrificing max money to help land coveted rookie Peyton Watson in a three-team trade that sent Max Strus and a future pick elsewhere. While LeBron James moved on, Harden stayed patient, ultimately signing a three-year, $97M deal to anchor the Cavs’ future. With Watson’s breakout potential and a core now featuring Harden, Mitchell, Mobley, and Allen, Cleveland is poised to become a true contender — all thanks to Harden’s long-term vision and flexibility.

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