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Mitchell Defends Harden's Impact
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- May 30, 2026
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- 83
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Summary
Donovan Mitchell is defending James Harden, calling out the veteran’s unfairly bad reputation and crediting him for helping the Cavaliers reach the Eastern Conference Finals — a milestone Mitchell says he’d never achieved before. Highlighting Harden’s work ethic, basketball IQ, and clutch shooting, Mitchell insists Harden’s leadership was pivotal. With reports the Cavs are poised to re-sign him on a $30M/year deal — a pay cut — Mitchell’s praise comes at a crucial moment, underscoring how Harden’s impact went beyond stats to elevate the team to new heights. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/84cad5bd8112fb4c