Quick Info
| Profession | Basketball Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 26/08/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about James Harden
The Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced that they had re-signed James Harden to a multi-year contract, finalizing the three-year, $97 million agreement reached in August. Harden, an 11-time All-Star and 2018 NBA MVP, is expected to be a central offensive figure alongside Donovan Mitchell in the coming season.
James Harden agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The deal includes a player option in the third season and a trade kicker, and it followed his decision in June to decline his 2026-27 player option while negotiating a new agreement with the team.
A gun-related case involving James Harden, who had been arrested earlier in the summer of 2026 on gun charges, was reported as settled in August 2026. The resolution cleared the legal matter that had been hanging over him during the offseason.
James Harden declined his $42.3 million player option for the 2026-27 season, which made him an unrestricted free agent. Reports at the time said he and the Cleveland Cavaliers were working toward a new multiyear deal, signaling that a return to the team was still expected.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | James Edward Harden Jr. |
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| Nickname | The Beard |
| Current Team | Cleveland Cavaliers |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 5" |
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| Weight | 220 lbs |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Arizona State University |
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Career
| NBA Draft | 2009: Round 1, Pick 3 by Oklahoma City Thunder |
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| Current Contract | Three-year, $97 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers signed in August 2026, with a player option in the third season and a trade kicker |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. First player in NBA history to score 27+ points on 2 or fewer field goals made (December 26, 2013 vs. Memphis Grizzlies) | |
| 2. Known for popularizing the three-point shot and his distinctive beard | |
| 3. Set Houston Rockets franchise record by scoring at least 20 points in 30 straight games, surpassing Karl Malone's previous record of 29 consecutive games from the 1981-82 season | |
| 4. Scored 51 points in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 20, 2017, despite the Rockets losing 122-116 |
