Cavaliers Notes: Harden, Atkinson, Minix, Tyson

Cavaliers Have a James Harden Problem They Can No Longer Ignore

James Harden is off to a miserable start in Cleveland, and the Cavaliers may need to make a lineup change before their season gets away from them.

Cavs have a James Harden problem with no easy fix: Chris Fedor

NEW YORK — The honeymoon is over.

Cavaliers Notes: Harden, Atkinson, Minix, Tyson

Trading for James Harden last season worked out in the short term. But Harden’s alarming start to this season creates a $97MM problem for the Cavaliers, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com opines. Harden is averaging a career-low 15.3 points per game on 36.4% shooting. His assist totals (5.7 per game) are also significantly down from his […]

Cavaliers’ James Harden Lineup Stats Raise Fit Questions

Early lineup numbers raise questions about whether James Harden is fitting alongside Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. Cleveland has played better in the cited splits when Mitchell or Mobley is on the floor without Harden, but the samples—especially Mobley’s—are limited and can be shaped by opponents and shooting. The Cavs’ broader issues also include rebounding, defense and readiness, so Harden alone isn’t to blame.

Cavs’ numbers raise more questions about James Harden’s fit

The Cavs brought in James Harden to make life easier for Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. Through the opening stretch of this season, the numbers suggest