{"id":591242,"date":"2026-02-08T21:10:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/591242\/"},"modified":"2026-02-08T21:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:10:27","slug":"cavs-james-harden-keeps-it-classy-about-clippers-after-bombshell-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/591242\/","title":{"rendered":"Cavs\u2019 James Harden keeps it classy about Clippers after bombshell trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cavs\u2019 James Harden keeps it classy about Clippers after bombshell trade<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> started the new era with James Harden<\/a> off right, getting a win against the Sacramento Kings in his first game with his new team. Harden took over in the fourth quarter<\/a> of the game and helped the team secure the victory, and it\u2019s something that fans should get used to.<\/p>\n

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After the game, Harden was asked about his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, and he had nothing but good things to say<\/a> about the people in the organization.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the best organizations that I\u2019ve been in from top to bottom. From Ballmer to L Frank. Everybody in the front office\u2026 I\u2019m appreciative of the opportunity and I\u2019ll never forget it,\u201d Harden said.<\/p>\n

Harden had the chance to play for his hometown team, and not everyone has the opportunity to do so. Not only that, but he was able to leave an imprint<\/a> on the team that some will never forget.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s all I can do. \u2026 You never know what standard you leave on somebody\u2019s day or life. It was real love for me. \u2026 Life goes on, it moves on, and you gotta move on with it,\u201d Harden said.<\/p>\n

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Harden noted that he didn\u2019t ask for a trade, and it was something that the Clippers brought up to him, knowing his contract situation for next season. In the end, both teams were able to accomplish what they wanted, as Harden is in win-now mode with the Cavs, while the Clippers are now younger and focus on the future.<\/p>\n

The Cavs may have been a perfect opportunity for Harden, as he plays alongside another high-scoring guard in Donovan Mitchell, and he has lob threats surrounding him, such as Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen.<\/p>\n

The Cavs were serious about improving at the deadline, and they did so. Now it\u2019s time for them to try to make a run.<\/p>\n

Related: Travis Scott\u2019s NSFW rant crashes Cavs\u2019 Donovan Mitchell, James Harden\u2019s postgame<\/a><\/p>\n

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