EMERGENCY POD: Reacting to the Cavs signing James Harden to a three-year deal at 37 years old

EMERGENCY POD: Reacting to the Cavs signing James Harden to a three-year deal at 37 years old

Author: cleveland.com - Advance Local August 21, 2026 Duration: 31:50
In this episode of the Wine and Gold podcast, host Ethan Sands and beat reporter Chris Fedor analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent signing of James Harden to a three-year, $97 million contract. They discuss how Harden's willingness to structure a flexible deal allowed the front office to stay under the first luxury tax apron and successfully trade for defensive wing Peyton Watson. To maintain this cap compliance, the team is expected to waive and stretch recently acquired forward Cam Whitmore. Ultimately, both speakers commend the Cavaliers' front office for escaping the highly restrictive second luxury tax apron while fortifying the roster's foundational depth and raising their offensive ceiling in the Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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