Cavaliers sign James Harden to three-year, $97 million contract

James Harden has signed a three-year, $97 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, keeping him in Cleveland until he is 39 years old. The deal includes a player option and a trade kicker. Harden averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists in his final 26 games last season after being traded from the Philadelphia 76ers. The Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference Finals last season but struggled against the New York Knicks. Cleveland has made adjustments to its roster following the playoffs, including a recent trade for Peyton Watson.

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