# Harden's $97M Move & Championship Quest | 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: 2026-08-31T02:27:10+00:00
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James Harden just signed a $97M, 3-year deal with the Cavaliers, joining LeBron, Curry, and Durant as only the fourth player to earn over $500M in career salary. Former champ Robert Horry says Harden’s real drive isn’t money—it’s a championship, and he’s confident the Cavs can deliver. But Horry also warns this may be Harden’s last big contract, drawing parallels to Allen Iverson’s decline as Father Time takes its toll. While Harden’s playoff stats look solid (19.2 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 5.5 APG), his 3-point shooting (under 30%) and defensive struggles hurt his case. Still, with rising talent like Peyton Watson, Harden could evolve into a veteran playmaker and leader—if he improves efficiency and clutch performance, he might turn this massive payday into legacy-defining success for Cleveland. 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. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/15ef78d138e59b01

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