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Return of Pacers' Haliburton from injury is latest big event to shake up the Central Division

Tyrese Haliburton is back from an Achilles tendon injury to try helping the Indiana Pacers reassert themselves as title contenders

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Struggles with shooting in preseason loss Harden recorded 13 points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Tuesday's 132-116 preseason loss to the Magic.

Impact Harden endured a difficult shooting performance, converting just three of his 12 field-goal attempts while making only one shot from beyond the arc. The veteran guard compensated somewhat by going perfect from the charity stripe, but his two assists and three turnovers were also disappointing. Harden's limited playmaking production was particularly notable with Donovan Mitchell leading Cleveland with eight assists. Despite the underwhelming outing, Harden remains positioned to play a prominent offensive role during the regular season.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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6 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Plays well in preseason debut Harden finished with 24 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Sunday's 119-105 preseason victory over Orlando.

Impact Harden wasn't available for Thursday's 124-113 preseason loss to Boston due to an ankle injury, but he was cleared to suit up Sunday. He played exceptionally well, already appearing in mid-season form in his first exhibition of the 2026-27 campaign. The 2018 Most Valuable Player, who signed a three-year deal with Cleveland in August, averaged 23.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 8.0 assists over 34.8 minutes per contest in 70 games combined for the Cavaliers and Clippers in 2025-26. While Harden is entering his age-37 season, he is still an All-Star-caliber player despite his most productive days likely being a thing of the past.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Sunday Harden (ankle) will play and start Sunday's preseason game against the Magic, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Harden missed Cleveland's preseason opener due to right ankle soreness, but he will play Sunday. He will likely see fairly limited action in his return, given that it is the preseason.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

The Cavaliers are building for two different futures at once The Cavaliers want to win now with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, but developing Jaylon Tyson, Meleek Thomas and other young players pre...

OCTOBER 11 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavaliers went all-in, but James Harden's commitment is still a question mark The Cavaliers are betting big on James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. But what happens if another playoff disappointment makes Harden reconsid...

OCTOBER 10 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavaliers' playoff collapse exposed problems bigger than James Harden James Harden struggled against the Knicks, but the Cleveland Cavaliers' getting swept exposed deeper problems its offseason moves may not ha...

OCTOBER 10 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Won't play in preseason opener Harden (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Celtics, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.

Impact Harden is dealing with right ankle soreness and will be held out of Cleveland's preseason opener. With the veteran guard sidelined, Jaylon Tyson will join Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the starting five.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell blames ring culture for James Harden getting disrespected | Sporting News Donovan Mitchell has come to the defense of his backcourt partner from people who ignore his legacy.

OCTOBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

James Harden Has High Praise for Cavs New Addition It was a strong offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers at a time where they had to change things up. The way the 2025-26 finished up, change...

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Peyton Watson Discusses Who Cavs Are Competing with In 2026-27 The expectations are relatively high for the Cavs this coming season. Peyton Watson was acquired to be the new starting small forward. James...

OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM

James Harden's Former Coach Heaps Significant Praise On His "Ageless" Game James Harden has been getting buckets in the NBA since 2009. Entering the league the same year as Stephen Curry, he has been able to remain...

OCTOBER 2 • SI.COM

Cavs need Mike D'Antoni to be right about this version of James Harden Former Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni isn't worried about James Harden's long-term fit next to Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchel...

OCTOBER 2 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Bringing James Harden Off the Bench Could Be the Best Fit For Cavs Lineup James Harden is projected to be in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ starting lineup alongside Donovan Mitchell, Peyton Watson, Evan Mobley, and Jarr...

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Mitchell, Harden lead offseason bonding for Cavs Donovan Mitchell and James Harden lead offseason bonding efforts to build Cavaliers’ chemistry.

SEPTEMBER 29 • NBA.COM

A tighter group: Mitchell and Harden lean into rare offseason bonding to build Cavaliers' chemistry

Donovan Mitchell and his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates have spent significant time together this offseason

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

What Donovan Mitchell and James Harden Need to Show During Cavaliers Training Camp Aside from trying – and failing – to land LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers’ major priorities this offseason were to agree on new deals...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

James Harden and Donovan Mitchell Finally Get a Full Season Together The backcourt of the Cleveland Cavaliers proved itself from the very first minutes of the partnership. James Harden made sure to deliver all...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Mutual Respect Between Cavs PG & Front Office Played Huge Part In Key Offseason From the day he was first acquired by the Cavaliers last February, James Harden has left a lasting impression. The team went 19-7 in the 26...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Cavaliers president Altman shrugs off LeBron James' 76ers move, touts his team's 'sustainable' build

Koby Altman, the Cavaliers' president of basketball operations, says he isn't worried about LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Peyton Watson credits Cleveland's late, persistent pursuit for him coming to the Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers weren’t one of the first teams interested in acquiring Peyton Watson but once they began their pursuit of the restricted free agent, the 23-year-old forward...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

James Harden Gives Cavaliers Something They Haven't Had in Years The decision by the Cavs to acquire James Harden at last year’s trade deadline was not just a rental. They completed their contract agreemen...

SEPTEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Cavs must force James Harden to fix his most glaring weakness The Cleveland Cavaliers must work with James Harden on taking better care of the basketball before it comes back to haunt them in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 12 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Cavaliers predicted to part ways with $109M All-Star after James Harden, Peyton Watson deals | Sporting News The Cleveland Cavaliers have made some big free agency moves. With those in place, they will have to let go of a big name at some point with...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Return of Pacers' Haliburton from injury is latest big event to shake up the Central Division

A tighter group: Mitchell and Harden lean into rare offseason bonding to build Cavaliers' chemistry

Cavaliers president Altman shrugs off LeBron James' 76ers move, touts his team's 'sustainable' build

Peyton Watson credits Cleveland's late, persistent pursuit for him coming to the Cavaliers