James Harden will go down as one of the best 50 players in NBA history.
At 36, he is still productive, averaging 25.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 41.9% from the field and 34.7% from three-point range in 44 games.
This week, Harden was sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade.
James Harden Made His Feelings Clear About Cleveland Cavaliers
Via Cavs.com: “On Sunday, they made a little noise – beefing up the backcourt with the additions of Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis in exchange for De’Andre Hunter. On Wednesday, the Cavs brass turned it up to 11 – officially announcing a deal that sends the team’s most tenured player, Darius Garland, to the L.A. Clippers in exchange for 11-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer, James Harden.”
Following the trade, Harden sent out several posts (via X).
Harden wrote (on Friday): ““it all comes full circle” #Uno”
“it all comes full circle” #Uno pic.twitter.com/vBtD0ri28U
— James Harden (@JHarden13) February 6, 2026
Harden wrote (on February 5): “🙏🏾”
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Harden is joining a Cavs team that finished last season as the first seed in the Eastern Conference.
Right now, they are the fourth seed with a 31-21 record in 52 games.
They have won two games in a row (and eight out of their last ten).
James Harden reportedly expressed interest in returning to the Rockets before being traded to Cleveland, but the feeling wasn’t mutual, per @ramonashelburne
Imagine Harden on the current Rockets roster 🤯 pic.twitter.com/tK0uthBFr8
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 6, 2026
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Harden (who won the 2018 MVP Award) has also spent time playing for the OKC Thunder, Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets and Philadelphia 76ers over 17 seasons.
His career averages are 24.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 43.8% from the field and 36.2% from three-point range in 1,195 games.
However, Harden has been unable to return to the NBA Finals since the 2012 season (with the Thunder).
“James and Donovan can each put up 50 any given night.” — Cam Johnson likes the Cavs acquisition of James Harden and thinks they can make some noise in the East 👀 pic.twitter.com/L5rBQ0KWcQ
— TheOldManAndTheThree (@OldManAndThree) February 6, 2026
The Cavs will visit the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night in California.
They are 14-10 in 24 games on the road.
