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Cavaliers linked to Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet in potential Harden trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:46 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Cavaliers linked to Kevin Durant, Fred VanVleet in potential Harden trade

Summary

On August 11, 2026, speculation surrounds the Cleveland Cavaliers potentially acquiring Kevin Durant and Fred VanVleet as part of a trade involving James Harden. The Cavaliers have not made significant moves this offseason despite coming off a conference finals appearance. With rival teams strengthening, a three-team deal is proposed: the Cavaliers would send Harden to Houston in a sign-and-trade and receive Durant and VanVleet. The trade could position Cleveland as a strong contender in the Eastern Conference, addressing their need for prominent players on the wing and in the backcourt.

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•Cavaliers have not made significant offseason moves.
•Proposed trade includes Durant and VanVleet for Harden.
•Cavs seek to improve after being swept by the Knicks.
•Durant would play a key role beside Donovan Mitchell.
•Cavs could become serious contenders in the East.

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10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers Projected to Land Kevin Durant & Fred VanVleet in James Harden Trade

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It has felt like the 2026 offseason has left the Cleveland Cavaliers in the dust. Trades happened, LeBron James said no, the Cavs are yet to make a move and top Eastern Conference teams got even better. The Cavs haven’t budged. It is silent in Cleveland. Of course, it is not like the Cavs are […] The post Cavaliers Projected to Land Kevin Durant & Fred VanVleet in James Harden Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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