"James Harden is heading to the Cleveland Cavaliers to win but also hopes his trade helps the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden, an 11-time All-Star, last night agreed to join the Cavaliers in a deal that saw the Clippers receive guard Darius Garland and a second-round pick. At 26, Garland is 10 years younger than Harden and the more experienced man feels the move is a win-win: the Clippers can build for the future while he joins a team that is a contender right now."
""I wanted them [the Clippers] to actually have a chance to rebuild and get some draft capital," Harden told ESPN. "I see an opportunity to win in the East - they got a very good team, coaching staff, all of the above. So as much as I wanted to stay in L.A. and give it a go, I've never won one before. As a basketball mind, I think we have a bit better chance.""
James Harden agreed to join the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade that sent guard Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden intends the move to help the Clippers rebuild and gain draft capital while he pursues a better chance to win in the Eastern Conference. Garland, at 26, offers youth and future upside compared with the veteran Harden. Harden joined the Clippers in 2023 after a career that included stints with the Thunder, Rockets, 76ers and Nets. Joining Cleveland bolsters a lineup featuring Donovan Mitchell; both Harden and Mitchell average at least 25 points and five assists this season.
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