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James Harden Agrees to Three-Year $97 Million Contract With Cleveland Cavaliers
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Professional basketball player James Harden reached an agreement on a three-year, $97 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Harden secured the multi-year deal after declining a $42.3 million player option on his previous contract. Prior to joining Cleveland, Harden played for several National Basketball Association franchises including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers, earning 10 All-Star selections and the 2018 Most Valuable Player award. The contract commitment provides long-term backcourt stability for the Cavaliers franchise ahead of the upcoming season.
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Professional basketball player James Harden agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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