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Cavaliers consider trading James Harden for young talent duo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:11 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Cavaliers consider trading James Harden for young talent duo

Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers are contemplating a trade involving James Harden, who they acquired midseason. After being swept by the New York Knicks in the playoffs, the Cavaliers look to rejuvenate their roster. A proposed trade would send Harden to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Immanuel Quickley, Ja'Kobe Walter, and a 2029 first round pick. This trade aims to provide the Cavaliers with younger players while allowing the Raptors to capitalize on their championship window. The Cavaliers are also exploring potential free agent signings to bolster their lineup.

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•Cavaliers swept by Knicks in the playoffs this summer.
•Harden acquired midseason for Darius Garland.
•Proposed trade involves four teams.
•Cavaliers eye young players and a first round pick.
•Cleveland is also pursuing free agent Peyton Watson.

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12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Proposed Trade Has Cavaliers Cut Ties With James Harden for Young Star Duo

What they're saying

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The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in a pivotal offseason fresh off a four-game sweep at the hands of eventual-champion New York Knicks. With the Eastern Conference seeing major movement this summer, rival teams have kicked it up another level. The Cavs, meanwhile, don’t even have a semi-substantial addition to show for. (Pardon us, Tre Mann.) […] The post Proposed Trade Has Cavaliers Cut Ties With James Harden for Young Star Duo appeared first on HEAVY.
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