With the 2026 NBA trade deadline rapidly approaching, James Harden unexpectedly surfaced as a candidate to be moved. The LA Clippers are in fine form, but Harden reportedly wanted a fresh start elsewhere. The Orlando Magic inevitably entered the speculative conversation.
Before the Magic could truly enter the fray, however, the Cleveland Cavaliers struck with a shocking trade that sent Darius Garland to the Clippers in exchange for Harden.
BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Prolific swap of the star point guards.