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Harden's Emotional Farewell: A Clipper No More?
5 Feb
Summary
- James Harden traded to Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Harden expressed deep gratitude to the Clippers organization.
- Darius Garland is sidelined due to an injury.

James Harden has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the end of his two-year tenure with the Los Angeles Clippers. The athlete expressed his emotions in a farewell Instagram post, thanking the Clippers organization and stating he will forever consider himself a Clipper. During his time with the team, Harden played 195 games and achieved commendable records.
The trade involved sending 26-year-old Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Clippers. Garland has been sidelined due to an injury since January 16, 2026, and also missed initial games for the Cavaliers due to a toe injury. The Clippers appear to be banking on Garland for the future and will focus on building their brand around Kawhi Leonard. Harden is now set to join forces with Donovan Mitchell in Cleveland, aiming to bolster the Cavaliers' pursuit of a championship.




