JAMES HARDEN TRADED TO CAVALIERS FOR DARIUS GARLAND — Quick Facts
James Harden, 36, traded from LA Clippers to Cleveland Cavaliers in blockbuster swap for Darius Garland and second-round pick ahead of NBA trade deadline.
Key Data Points
- Harden waived his de facto no-trade clause and reduced his $2.3M trade bonus to $266,397 to complete the deal
- The 36-year-old averages 25.4 points and 8.1 assists while Garland has been sidelined since January 14 with foot injury
- Cleveland's title odds jumped from 22-1 to 12-1 at DraftKings after landing the 11-time All-Star
Frequently Asked
- Why did James Harden agree to the Cavaliers trade?
- Harden waived his de facto no-trade clause and reduced his $2.3M trade bonus to $266,397 to complete the deal, sacrificing $2 million to join what he viewed as a real championship contender in Cleveland.
- What are James Harden's stats this season?
- The 36-year-old James Harden is averaging 25.4 points per game and 8.1 assists while playing 35.4 minutes across 44 games this season, marking his highest scoring average since his final full season in Houston in 2020-21.
- How many teams has James Harden been traded to?
- James Harden has been traded to six different teams in his 16-season career: the Nets (2021), 76ers (2022), Clippers (2023), and now the Cavaliers, with three of those trades following his own trade requests.
- Did the Cavaliers improve their championship odds with Harden?
- Yes, Cleveland's NBA championship odds significantly improved from 22-1 to 12-1 at DraftKings Sportsbook immediately after acquiring the 11-time All-Star James Harden.
- What happened to Darius Garland in the trade?
- Darius Garland was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the deal, though he has been sidelined since January 14 with a foot injury that limited his availability for Cleveland this season.