Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden agreed in August 2026 to a three-year, $97 million contract with a player option for the final season and a trade kicker, following his June decision to decline a $42.3 million player option. The 11-time All-Star, acquired from the Clippers at the 2026 trade deadline for Darius Garland, averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists in 26 regular-season games with Cleveland and helped the team reach the Eastern Conference finals. Reports indicate Harden delayed signing to preserve salary-cap flexibility for roster additions such as Peyton Watson, with no credible interest emerging from other teams. The dominant market positioning reflects consistent sourcing on the completed deal, though an unexpected contract impasse or injury could still shift outcomes before official confirmation.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · UpdatedNBA Free Agency: James Harden Next Team
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Cleveland Cavaliers 98.4%
Toronto Raptors <1%
San Antonio Spurs <1%
Portland Trail Blazers <1%
$1,308,231 Vol.
$1,308,231 Vol.
Cleveland Cavaliers
98%
Toronto Raptors
1%
San Antonio Spurs
1%
Portland Trail Blazers
<1%
Atlanta Hawks
<1%
Phoenix Suns
<1%
Memphis Grizzlies
<1%
Chicago Bulls
<1%
Golden State Warriors
<1%
LA Clippers
<1%
New York Knicks
<1%
Oklahoma City Thunder
<1%
Utah Jazz
<1%
Washington Wizards
<1%
Boston Celtics
<1%
Dallas Mavericks
<1%
Brooklyn Nets
<1%
Denver Nuggets
<1%
Miami Heat
<1%
Milwaukee Bucks
<1%
Minnesota Timberwolves
<1%
Sacramento Kings
<1%
Charlotte Hornets
<1%
Detroit Pistons
<1%
Houston Rockets
<1%
Indiana Pacers
<1%
Los Angeles Lakers
<1%
New Orleans Pelicans
<1%
Orlando Magic
<1%
Philadelphia 76ers
<1%
Cleveland Cavaliers 98.4%
Toronto Raptors <1%
San Antonio Spurs <1%
Portland Trail Blazers <1%
$1,308,231 Vol.
$1,308,231 Vol.
Cleveland Cavaliers
98%
Toronto Raptors
1%
San Antonio Spurs
1%
Portland Trail Blazers
<1%
Atlanta Hawks
<1%
Phoenix Suns
<1%
Memphis Grizzlies
<1%
Chicago Bulls
<1%
Golden State Warriors
<1%
LA Clippers
<1%
New York Knicks
<1%
Oklahoma City Thunder
<1%
Utah Jazz
<1%
Washington Wizards
<1%
Boston Celtics
<1%
Dallas Mavericks
<1%
Brooklyn Nets
<1%
Denver Nuggets
<1%
Miami Heat
<1%
Milwaukee Bucks
<1%
Minnesota Timberwolves
<1%
Sacramento Kings
<1%
Charlotte Hornets
<1%
Detroit Pistons
<1%
Houston Rockets
<1%
Indiana Pacers
<1%
Los Angeles Lakers
<1%
New Orleans Pelicans
<1%
Orlando Magic
<1%
Philadelphia 76ers
<1%
If James Harden does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
If James Harden joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to "Other".
If James Harden is released, retires, or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
An official signing announcement prior to the market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the NBA and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.
Market Opened: Jun 22, 2026, 8:02 PM ET
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...If James Harden does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
If James Harden joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to "Other".
If James Harden is released, retires, or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to "Other".
An official signing announcement prior to the market's close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option.
The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the NBA and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.
Resolver
0x69c47De9D...Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden agreed in August 2026 to a three-year, $97 million contract with a player option for the final season and a trade kicker, following his June decision to decline a $42.3 million player option. The 11-time All-Star, acquired from the Clippers at the 2026 trade deadline for Darius Garland, averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists in 26 regular-season games with Cleveland and helped the team reach the Eastern Conference finals. Reports indicate Harden delayed signing to preserve salary-cap flexibility for roster additions such as Peyton Watson, with no credible interest emerging from other teams. The dominant market positioning reflects consistent sourcing on the completed deal, though an unexpected contract impasse or injury could still shift outcomes before official confirmation.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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