# Harden’s Regression Could Sink Cavs | 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: 2026-09-17T06:02:02+00:00
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Cleveland’s big gamble paid off — they locked James Harden down with a three-year, $97M deal to anchor their new-look roster alongside Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. While Harden delivered solid regular-season numbers last year, projections hint at a slight dip in 2026-27, raising questions about his ability to carry the load in crunch time. With LeBron out of reach and expectations high, the Cavs’ playoff hopes hinge on Harden staying elite — especially when it matters most. 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/cavaliers-star-james-hardens-latest-203309703.html More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f4739d410854479e Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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