Clippers Trade James Harden To Cleveland For Darius Garland, Reports Say

CBS Los Angeles

Updated on: February 4, 2026

James Harden is headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Los Angeles Clippers agreeing to send the 11-time All-Star back to the Eastern Conference during his highest-scoring season in six years, a person with knowledge of the agreement told the Associated Press Tuesday night.

ESPN was first to report the deal was finalized.

The Cavaliers are giving up point guard Darius Garland and a second-round pick, said the person, who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity because the trade has not yet been approved by the NBA.

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