Cavaliers Re-sign Harden on 3-Year, $97M Deal, Add Peyton Watson
James Harden has re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year, $97 million contract featuring a third-year option and a 15% trade kicker, while the Cavs also add Peyton Watson on a four-year, $88 million sign-and-trade deal. Harden, who turns 37 next week, helped Cleveland reach the Eastern Conference finals after being acquired from the Clippers in February, and his return — alongside Donovan Mitchell’s new extension — keeps the team in title contention as they navigate cap space and roster upgrades. Harden’s career earnings now exceed $511 million.
