
James Harden’s Opt-Out Sparks Cavaliers’ Next Move
James Harden has declined his $42.3 million player option, opening the door to a new contract and setting the stage for a pivotal offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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James Harden has declined his $42.3 million player option, opening the door to a new contract and setting the stage for a pivotal offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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On June 8, 2026, former New York Knicks players Jeremy Lin and Iman Shumpert, along with ESPN reporter Malika Andrews, made a high‑profile entrance to Madison Square Garden ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

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