James Harden Sends Clear Message on NBA Future After Cavaliers Loss
James Harden's 17th NBA season ended with a sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks. Despite a disappointing performance in Game 4, Harden expressed his desire to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers for the next season. The Knicks will now advance to the NBA Finals after their victory.
- ▪The Cavaliers lost to the Knicks with a score of 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
- ▪Harden scored only 12 points and had five turnovers in his final game of the season.
- ▪He stated he '100%' wants to return to the Cavaliers for the 2026-27 season.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 04:12:43 +0000 |
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