But the key to winning in today’s NBA is two (maybe three) top players and elite depth. Swapping James Harden for depth is best for Donovan Mitchell eraWhen the Cavaliers traded for Harden last year, they shipped out Darius Garland, flipping one expensive player for another. Right now, the Cavaliers have Mitchell, Harden, and Mobley making a ton of money. Elite depth. By breaking up Harden’s massive contract into multiple other solid depth pieces, the Cavaliers could improve their depth.