LOS ANGELES - James Harden's time with the Los Angeles Clippers is over after two and a half seasons.

Harden has been traded to Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that sends Darius Garland to the Clippers, ESPN reports.

Harden, 36, is playing this season under a $39.2 million cap hit. He holds a $42.3 million player option for 2026-27.

The veteran guard has so far enjoyed a resurgent season in Los Angeles, where he averaged 25.4 points and 8.1 assists per game while shooting 41.9 percent from the field through 44 contests.

He missed the last two games for what the Clippers described as "personal reasons."

Harden’s production had been a bright spot in what has otherwise been a difficult season for the Clippers that was marred by a contentious split with former franchise icon Chris Paul. The team currently sits ninth in the West.

Story Date: February 6, 2026