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In his first Los Angeles Clippers press conference two-and-a-half years ago, there was a viral moment where James Harden famously claimed, “I am not a system player. I am a system.” After he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers to create a star tandem with Donovan Mitchell, Clippers head coach Ty Lue revisited the proclamation. […]

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline is over. Over the last few days and weeks, the Brooklyn Nets have been trying to trade guard Cam Thomas. The relationship between Thomas and the Nets has only gotten worse over time. On Thursday, the Nets could not agree on a trade for the guard and decided to waive […]

The Brooklyn Nets are waiving guard Cam Thomas, first reported by ESPN and confirmed by ClutchPoints. Thomas will now hit free agency and be able to sign with a team of his choice. Thomas’ Nets future had been in question since the offseason, when he failed to reach a contract extension and signed his $6 […]

As the clock hit zero, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers walked across half-court and lined up in a single-file line. On the Los Angeles Clippers bench was Darius Garland, smiles and all, waiting to close a chapter with one final embrace as teammates, friends, and family surrounded. Under the lights with the welcome wagon […]

Following a flurry of roster moves ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, former Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith has speculated that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could return to Cleveland to close out his career. Cleveland recently reshaped its roster by acquiring James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers and adding Dennis Schroder and […]

Speaking with the media on Tuesday, De’Andre Hunter opened up on his experience with the Cleveland Cavaliers after the Sacramento Kings traded for him a few days ago. “It was great,” Hunter told SacTown Sports in a scrum after the first practice with his new team. “I enjoyed my time. I think it was a […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ decision to trade Darius Garland and a second-round pick for James Harden, who is 10 years older than Garland, is rather telling: they believe that the time to win is now. Under the current CBA, the punishments for staying in the second apron are rather punitive, and rumor has it that the […]

Lost in the chaos of the James Harden-Darius Garland trade is the fact that the Cleveland Cavaliers’ newest official additions are ready to go. Both Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis are poised to make their debut for the Cavs against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on Wednesday. After hearing Cleveland’s thoughts on the […]

It is a new chapter again for James Harden’s journey in the NBA. The former NBA Most Valuable Player was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday by the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Cavs guard Darius Garland and a second-rounder in the 2026 NBA Draft. Harden has missed two consecutive games for the […]

Just a few hours before the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers tip off at Intuit Dome, Darius Garland has penned a heartfelt goodbye letter to the organization that took a chance on him and the city that adopted him for seven years. In a shocking move, the Cavs traded Garland for James Harden on […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently shook things up by trading Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for future Hall of Famer James Harden. Now, the Cavs are making further moves as the NBA trade deadline nears. “The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to trade Lonzo Ball and two second-round picks to the Utah Jazz, […]

The Brooklyn Nets ruled out guard Cam Thomas for Thursday’s matchup with the Orlando Magic due to personal reasons. Thomas’ absence comes ahead of Thursday’s 3 PM EST trade deadline. He was not on Brooklyn’s plane when it departed on Wednesday, according to a league source. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks have shown interest […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has earned renewed respect from Zach Lowe following his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to comments made on the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show. On the episode, Lowe explained why Harden’s approach to his Clippers exit resonated with him, framing the move as a clear-eyed business […]

The Jarrett Allen rumors continue to build as the Indiana Pacers look for answers before the NBA Trade Deadline. At the same time, sources say Indiana have contacted the Cleveland Cavs about the veteran center, putting a Pacers trade firmly on the radar. After losing Myles Turner in the offseason, Indiana has spent months searching […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road Wednesday to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the third game of their West Coast road trip. Because the blockbuster trade swap isn’t finalized yet, James Harden is listed as out for the Clippers, and Darius Garland will miss his ninth straight game for the Cavs. Evan […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently shook up the NBA world by trading Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for James Harden, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The move is a clear win-now move by the Cavaliers to bring in a future Hall of Famer, cutting ties with Garland amid his injury-riddled season in […]

We have officially reached the point of the NBA trade deadline where deals are popping up left and right, some less expected than others. That is what happened on Tuesday when the Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. Even after this trade, as well as the James Harden-Darius Garland All-Star guard […]

LeBron James has become a larger than life figure. After all, not too many players play in the NBA into their 40s, let alone be an All-Star level player at such an age. But there seems to be only one fitting place where James has to end his career — with the Cleveland Cavaliers set […]

On Monday night, the entire NBA world was stunned when they learned of James Harden’s latest trade request. Harden, amidst the Clippers’ strong surge as of late, angled for a move elsewhere, and on Tuesday, he got his wish — with the Cleveland Cavaliers sending Darius Garland and a second-round pick to finalize their trade […]

On Tuesday night, the Cleveland Cavaliers finalized their blockbuster trade for James Harden, sending Darius Garland and a second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange. This signals that the Cavs are feeling a bit of desperation to try and make their current core work, as Harden has been healthier and more productive than […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded Darius Garland and their 2026 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden, ClutchPoints has learned via multiple league sources. In a shocking move before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Cavs have dealt away their two-time All-Star point guard for a veteran searching for NBA championship gold and […]

Just days before the NBA trade deadline is set to pass, the LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have finalized a trade agreement that will send guard James Harden to the Cavs and guard Darius Garland to the Clippers, league sources tell ClutchPoints. As part of the trade, the Cavs is also sending a 2026 second […]

The NBA trade deadline is this week, and one of the most surprising rumors is a potential James Harden trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly among the frontrunners to land the services of the former All-Star guard. While the deal has not yet been made official, and could still fall apart, count former NBA star […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers about a Darius Garland for James Harden swap. That rumor started Monday night with a cryptic post from @MGRADS on X and was later clarified by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix and other reporters, including ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and Tomer Azarly. But why would […]

With the NBA trade deadline two days away on Thursday, Feb. 5, the Cleveland Cavaliers have intensified their pursuit of a franchise-altering move and have now been linked to Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst revealed Tuesday morning on ESPN Cleveland that Cleveland has explored multiple high-profile options as it evaluates the […]

Recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to shake things up by sending De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, with the Chicago Bulls also being involved in the trade. Now, it appears that Cleveland is far from finished looking to make deals. On Monday night, it was reported by […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers recently signaled a shift in their roster strategy by acquiring Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis in a multi-team deal that moved DeAndre Hunter to Sacramento. While Schroder was brought in to bolster the backcourt, his arrival has intensified speculation regarding the future of starting point guard Darius Garland. ESPN insider Brian Windhorst […]

The LA Clippers have found themselves in the thick of trade rumors as the NBA’s trade deadline approaches. The main player the Clippers are reportedly eyeing trades for is James Harden. Reports surfaced late Monday night during the second quarter of the Clippers home game against the Philadelphia 76ers that the team was in advanced […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off the second midseason trade of the season to end last week, bringing in Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for De’Andre Hunter. This trade is nothing short of a huge win for the Cavs even though it guts their wing depth even further. Hunter may […]

ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel also contributed to this report. INGLEWOOD — The LA Clippers are in advanced trade talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers for James Harden for guard Darius Garland, league sources have told ClutchPoints. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix was the first to report the rumored trade of Harden for Garland. Amid ongoing discussions, […]

The NBA could be on the brink of a major trade. With just a few days before the trade deadline, reports of a trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers have emerged. Kelly Iko reports that both teams are discussing a trade involving Cavs star Darius Garland and Clippers star James Harden. […]

With the trade made official on Sunday afternoon, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder are now Cleveland Cavaliers, and De’Andre Hunter is off to the Sacramento Kings. That night, before and after Jarrett Allen put on a show against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Cavs reacted to the deal and how it would affect the wine […]

The biggest story in the NBA right now is what will happen with Giannis Antetokounmpo and whether he will be traded by the NBA Trade Deadline. There are a few options for Antetokounmpo to end up with teams like the Timberwolves, the Knicks, the 76ers, the Warriors, and the Bulls. However, another outside-the-box option could […]

Everyone had been waiting for the next trade to happen ever since Trae Young was dealt from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards on Jan. 7, and we finally got some action late Saturday night for those on the East Coast. De’Andre Hunter, whom the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired at the trade deadline last season […]

Recently, the Cleveland Cavaliers shook things up by trading De’Andre Hunter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, in a deal that also involved the Chicago Bulls. Schroder will now serve as the backup point guard for starter Darius Garland, who has struggled through a rough 2025-26 season so far. […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen set a new career high with 40 points, taking the Portland Trail Blazers to school on Sunday in the team’s 130-111 win at the Moda Center on the road. He added 17 boards, 5 assists, and 4 blocks as well in the victory, the Wine and Gold’s first of […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings tipped off NBA trade deadline week a few days early. On Saturday night, Cleveland landed Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder, sending De’Andre Hunter to the Kings in a three-team deal with the Chicago Bulls. ClutchPoints did a trade grade for the move already, but what are the next steps […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls have made their three-team trade official. Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, and Emanuel Miller are headed to the Cavs, De’Andre Hunter is destined for Sacramento, and Dario Saric is Bulls-bound. Cleveland president of basketball operations Koby Altman made his first public comments on the deal since it was […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers may have opened up the floodgates, as they made a trade days before the deadline. De’Andre Hunter was traded to the Sacramento Kings for Dennis Schroder and Keon Ellis, and it seems like both teams got what they wanted. The big get for the Cavs was Schroder, who has shown throughout his […]