Cavaliers Projected to Trade James Harden for $64 Million All-Star Forward

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Meanwhile, James Harden remains unsigned. Although the Cavs fully intend to bring back Harden, the 11-time All-Star they acquired ahead of last season’s trade deadline, a recent report revealed Harden could grow impatient. Cavaliers Have Path to Perfect Addition in James Harden TradeHarden and Mitchell showed how effectively they could operate together as a star backcourt. In a hypothetical scenario, the Cavs pick up the phone and call the Miami Heat to initiate conversation for a trade revolving around Harden and one-time All-Star forward Andrew Wiggins. Losing Wiggins would hurt, particularly on the defensive end, but the offensive boost Harden would provide could more than make up for it.