Clippers, Cavaliers in advanced talks for blockbuster James Harden trade

James Harden appears to be on the doorstep of wearing yet another NBA jersey.The Clippers are in “advanced” talks with the Cavaliers about a trade for the future Hall of Famer, Sports Illustrated reported on Monday.A potential Harden swap would net the Clippers Darius Garland in return, the outlet added.Harden did not play in Los Angeles’ home game against the Sixers on Monday night after head coach Ty Lue said the point guard was “home in Phoenix” due to “personal reasons.”Harden also missed the Clippers’ Sunday matchup against the Suns.The 11-time All-Star joined the Clippers in 2023 in a trade from the 76ers.In his two-plus seasons with the team, he’s averaged 21.1 points, 8.5 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game.Harden’s played for five total teams — the Thunder, Rockets, Nets, Sixers and Clippers — in his 17 years in the NBA.Garland, meanwhile, has played his entire career in Cleveland after he was taken with the No.5 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. He’s made two All-Star teams.He, though, has been limited to 26 games this season while dealing with a toe injury.The NBA’s trade deadline is 12 p.m.

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