James Harden is still technically a free agent, but he'll sign to return and keep playing in the backcourt with Donovan Mitchell... James' best future doesn't involve a trade from Lakers.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The moment word broke that the Lakers and LeBron James had parted ways, Cavs fans went into full fantasy mode. And who could blame them? ....
When James Harden declined his player option, it wasn't exactly breaking news ... The Cavs would like to have their cap room as open as possible to figure out what King James might want before moving on to getting Harden's deal done.
James Harden has declined his $42.3 million player option on his contract with the Cavaliers, but he’s likely sticking around in Cleveland... against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden.
It might just depend on James Harden's contract -- and a Max Strus trade ... If Harden signs for $30 million, and if Cleveland can deal Strus and take back no salary in return, it would be able to give James the midlevel exception.".
James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers are in talks about a multiyear extension after Harden declined the $42.3 million player's option on his contract, multiple outlets reported Monday ... .
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs are reportedly expected to signJames Harden to a multi-year deal after Harden opted out of his $42.3 million player option on Monday ....
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