James Harden Denies Asking For A Trade From The Clippers

The biggest move of the 25/26 season ahead of trade deadline was arguably James Harden to Cleveland, and it came rather fast and strong. Harden supposedly wanted to leave the Clippers, and quickly identified the Cavs as a desirable destination.

'Who wouldn't want to have James Harden?' Ty Lue, Clippers players react to reports of possible trade

Reports of a potential trade involving Clippers star James Harden surfaced Monday night with a deal for Darius Garland of the Cavaliers mentioned as a possibility.

James Harden Reportedly Traded to Cavs, Clippers Get Darius Garland Ahead of NBA Deadline

James Harden's time with the Los Angeles Clippers is over after two and a half seasons. Harden has been traded to Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that sends Darius Garland to the Clippers, per Shams Charania of ESPN:

Cavaliers, Clippers reportedly swap James Harden, Darius Garland: Roster fallout and fantasy impact

The Cavaliers will be Harden's fifth team in the last six seasons.

Clippers were +10.4 points per 100 better on offence

Keerthika Uthayakumar: Clippers were +10.4 points per 100 better on offence with James Harden on court this season. Their defensive rating was 8.6 points per 100 better with him OFF court. LaMelo Ball hit the court hard after banging heads with Charles Lee near their bench on Monday.