Cavaliers project starting lineup with James Harden for 2026-2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:18 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers are set to keep James Harden after he agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract extension. Harden played a significant role in Cleveland's run to the Eastern Conference Finals last season. He will join Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen in the starting lineup for the 2026-2027 season. Following trades this offseason, including acquiring Watson, the Cavaliers will lean on their starting five as they adapt to changes in their bench.
- •James Harden signs a three-year, $97 million contract with Cavaliers.
- •Cavaliers reach Eastern Conference Finals last season.
- •Projected starting lineup includes Harden, Mitchell, and Mobley.
- •Cavaliers trade for defensive specialist Peyton Watson.
- •The team faces changes after losing some bench depth.
- 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Projecting the 2026-2027 Cavaliers starting lineup after James Harden’s return
"James Harden is sticking around in Cleveland. Here's how the Cavaliers' starting lineup will look.
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