James Harden joins NBA's $500 million club with new three-year deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 6:52 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
James Harden signed a three-year, $97 million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal elevates Harden into the exclusive $500 million club, joining LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry. At 37, Harden averaged 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 8.0 assists last season, although he underperformed in the playoffs. His contract includes a player option after the 2027-28 season, offering him flexibility as his career progresses.
- •Harden's contract averages $32.3 million annually.
- •He averaged 23.6 points per game last season.
- •The deal includes a player option after 2027-28.
- •Harden struggled in the 2026 postseason, averaging 19.2 points.
- •He joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry in the $500 million club.
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — NBA's $500 million club: How James Harden's latest deal puts Cavs star in exclusive company
"Here's what you need to know about Harden's latest contract figures, as well as where he stands on the NBA's all-time earning list.
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