James Harden joins NBA's $500 million club with new three-year deal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 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.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — James Harden joins exclusive club in NBA career earnings
- 6:52 PMYahoo Sports — NBA's $500 million club: How James Harden's latest deal puts Cavs star in exclusive company
- 6:47 PMBleacher Report — James Harden Joins LeBron James, Steph Curry, KD in Elite NBA Earnings Club After $97M Cavs Contract - Bleacher Report
"NBA star James Harden joined an exclusive club on Thursday. The veteran guard is now among just four players in NBA history to eclipse $500 million in career earnings. His new three-year, $97 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers pushed…
"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.
"James Harden is on track to become the fourth player in NBA history to make more than half a billion dollars in career earnings.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:39 AMJames Harden joins exclusive club in NBA career earnings
NBA star James Harden joined an exclusive club on Thursday. The veteran guard is now among just four players in NBA history to eclipse $500 million in career earnings. His new three-year, $97 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers pushed…
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 6:52 PMNBA'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.
- Bleacher ReportAug 20, 2026, 6:47 PMJames Harden Joins LeBron James, Steph Curry, KD in Elite NBA Earnings Club After $97M Cavs Contract - Bleacher Report
James Harden is on track to become the fourth player in NBA history to make more than half a billion dollars in career earnings.
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