James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97M deal to remain with Cavaliers
James Harden's return to the Cavaliers for $97 million is a surprise, given the recent trade of Peyton Watson.
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The Cavaliers' decision to re-sign James Harden for three years and $97 million is a surprise, given the recent trade of Peyton Watson. The move comes as a shock to many, as the team had just traded Watson in a five-team deal. The New York Times, WKBN.com, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports and ESPN all confirm the agreement.
The deal includes a significant contract update for Harden, who will earn $25 million in the first year. The Cavaliers' strategy behind this move remains unclear. The team had traded Watson, suggesting a different direction.
The re-signing of Harden indicates a shift in priorities. The team's long-term plans and the role of Harden within them are yet to be fully understood.
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Coverage (12)
- The Cavaliers needed Harden to lower his annual salary … Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- Report: James Harden returns to Cleveland on 3-year deal NBA.com · 2h ago
- James Harden returns to Cavaliers with new 3-year, $97 million deal USA Today · 2h ago
- James Harden to re-sign with Cavaliers for 3 years, $97 million: Sources The New York Times · 2h ago
- Report: Cavs agree to 3-year deal with 11-time All-Star WKBN.com · 2h ago
- James Harden, Cavs Agree to New Contract After Peyton Watson Trade, Full Details Revealed Bleacher Report · 2h ago
- Cavaliers' James Harden gets $25M contract update after Peyton Watson five-team trade Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
- James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97M deal to remain with Cavaliers ESPN · 2h ago
- Cavs, James Harden agree to three-year contract Cleveland.com · 2h ago
- James Harden Joins LeBron James, Steph Curry, KD in Elite NBA Earnings Club After $97M Cavs Contract Bleacher Report · 2h ago
- James Harden returning to Cavaliers on three-year, $97 million deal after team's acquisition of Peyton Watson CBS Sports · 2h ago
- James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97M deal with Cavaliers Yahoo Sports · 2h ago
Quick answers
What is the duration of James Harden's new contract with the Cavaliers?
The contract is for three years.
How much will James Harden earn in the first year of his new contract?
Harden will earn $25 million in the first year.
What recent trade involved the Cavaliers and Peyton Watson?
The Cavaliers were involved in a five-team trade that included Peyton Watson.
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