Guard James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers on August 20, 2026, after declining a $42.3 million player option. The deal represents a multi-year commitment following two months of negotiations.
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Cavaliers, James Harden Agree To Three-Year Deal Nearly two months after declining his player option, Harden has agreed to terms on a $97MM contract with the Cavs.
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that James Harden has signed a three-year, $97 million extension to remain with the Cavaliers.
Harden previously declined $42.3m player option on his contract in bid to secure a multi-year basketball deal.
James Harden Signs Historic $97M Three-Year Deal with Cleveland Cavaliers Guard James Harden has agreed to a new three-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $97 million, according to insider Shams Charania. The deal includes a player option for the third season as well as a trade bonus. Harden's total career earnings in the NBA will now reach $511 million. He become... # LeBronJames # N
James Harden Signs Three-Year $97M Deal, Joins $500M Earnings Club James Harden and the NBA club Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed on a new three-year contract worth $97 million. The deal includes a player option for the third season (2028/29) as well as a trade kicker, which increases Harden's salary in the event of a transfer to another team. This information was first reporte... # LeBronJames # N