James Harden has not yet signed new contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
James Harden remains unsigned by the Cleveland Cavaliers despite an agreement in place for a three-year, $97 million contract. The deal, which includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker, would push the veteran guard past $500 million in career earnings. Harden would join LeBron James and Kevin Durant as the only players in NBA history to reach that financial milestone. The organization recently cleared roster space by waiving Cam Whitmore and acquiring Peyton Watson to accommodate the move. Recent team additions, including Khalifa Diop, were managed to ensure the contract fits under the league's first apron. The agreement is expected to be finalized soon as the Cavaliers finish their offseason preparations.
- •Harden and the Cavaliers reached an agreement on a three-year deal worth $97 million.
- •The contract allows Harden to become the third player to eclipse $500 million in career earnings.
- •Cleveland waived Cam Whitmore to create the necessary salary cap flexibility.
- •The team remains within the first apron following the recent signing of Khalifa Diop.
- •The deal includes a player option for the 2028-29 season and a trade kicker.
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers' James Harden has not signed historic $97M deal that will join Kevin Durant, LeBron James
"The Cleveland Cavaliers have been in agreement on a deal with James Harden for a couple of weeks now. However, the contract has not been signed, which would make James Harden apart of NBA history only LeBron James and Kevin Durant are apart of.
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