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Cleveland Cavaliers

James Harden declines option to return to Cleveland Cavaliers

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) controls the ball against the New York Knicks during the second quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) controls the ball against the New York Knicks during the second quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden declined his $42 million player option according to Shams Charania.

Fortunately for the Cavaliers, Harden is expected to be working on a long-term extension with the team with a more manageable yearly salary in mind.

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Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga (0) dribbles during the second half of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Harden was traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to Cleveland at the deadline last season in exchange for young guard Darius Garland.

The 11-time all-star helped the Cavaliers reach the Eastern Conference Finals where it ultimately lost to the eventual champions, the New York Knicks.

Resigning Harden will be a priority for a Cavaliers team whose free agent options appear to be limited to build around Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.

Patrick Dowd is a contributor for Ball Exclusives. You can follow him on Twitter, via Pat_Dowd77

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