James Harden Is Waiting for 1 Player Before Signing a New Deal

Cavaliers, James Harden Zeroing in on Short-Term Deal, Says Insider

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been waiting to re-sign James Harden. Initially, that was because they were trying to sign LeBron James in free agency. However, he decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, signing a two-year deal with them.Harden still hasn’t re-signed in Cleveland yet, however. Cleveland is trying to find a way to add Peyton Watson, who is a restricted free agent. There is a chance that Denver would match whatever offer sheet t…

NBA Intel: James Harden, Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, Benn Mathurin, more

Reporting on Cavaliers talks with James Harden and a Peyton Watson sign-and-trade. Plus, Jonathan Kuminga, Bennedict Mathurin, Grizzlies, and Hornets.

James Harden is waiting for 1 player before signing a new deal

Mar 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) waits for the play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images LeBron James has already made his decision, but James Harden is still apparently waiting for another domino to fall. The former NBA MVP Harden has delayed on signing a new contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. Ramona Shelburne o…

The reason why James Harden has given the Cavaliers room to negotiate his contract

James Harden seems destined for a return to the Cavaliers, but it has not been finalized just yet.

James Harden Is Reportedly Waiting on One Player Before Finalizing New Contract

LeBron James has already finalized his future, but another former NBA MVP is taking a much more patient approach. James Harden has yet to sign a new contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, there’s a strategic reason behind the delay. Rather than rushing to put pen to paper, Harden is reportedly giving Cleveland every opportunity to strengthen its roster before committing to a new deal. Harden Is Prioritiz…

Cavs still pursuing Peyton Watson as James Harden waits

The Cavaliers apparently aren’t finished exploring ways to upgrade the wing. Appearing on ESPN’s NBA Today, NBA insider Ramona Shelburne said Cleveland remains engaged in its pursuit of Nuggets restricted free agent Peyton Watson, suggesting that’s one reason James Harden has yet to finalize a new contract with the team. “The Cavs are still poking around with Peyton Watson,” Shelburne said. “And I think that’s why James has given them a lot of r…