James Harden, Cavaliers interested in an extension, but his performance in Knicks series could affect his contract
James Harden's performance in the ongoing series against the Knicks may influence his contract situation this summer. He currently has a player option worth $42.3 million for the next season. Both the Cavaliers and Harden's representatives are reportedly interested in negotiating an extension.
- ▪James Harden's performance could affect his contract this summer.
- ▪He has a player option for next season valued at $42.3 million.
- ▪The Cavaliers and Harden's camp are interested in an extension.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/james-harden-cavaliers-interested-extension-161959051.html |
| Publication time | Thu, 21 May 2026 16:19:59 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-21T16:31:31.346Z |
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