The Cavaliers just locked down James Harden on a three-year, $97M deal — including a player option and trade kicker — despite his playoff shooting struggles and aging profile. At 39, he’ll make nearly $35M in his final season, raising eyebrows as the team pays him near-market value without a pay cut. His regular-season brilliance masks postseason inconsistency, and the fully guaranteed option suggests fierce competition — but fans may soon wonder if this gamble pays off or backfires when it matters most.

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