# Harden Inspires Next Gen | Cleveland Cavaliers News

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Podcast: [Cleveland Cavaliers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cleveland-cavaliers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7556352)
Published: 2026-09-17T23:11:25+00:00
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Derik Queen credits James Harden as a major childhood inspiration, citing Harden’s one-on-one drills as key to shaping his game—despite their size and speed differences. Harden, now with the Cleveland Cavaliers after a Clippers trade, delivered solid stats and helped lead them to their first Eastern Conference Finals since 1992 without LeBron. The Cavs’ loaded next season roster includes Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen. With multiple All-Star nods, an MVP, and a spot among the NBA’s top 75, Harden remains chasing his first championship—having reached the Finals in 2012 with OKC against LeBron’s Heat. His legacy continues to influence rising stars like Queen, proving his impact extends far beyond the court. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pelicans-player-names-cavaliers-star-145334044.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fba0f181d54f1dd9 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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