While the Cavaliers and Harden are expected to negotiate a new deal to keep the trade deadline acquisition in Cleveland, the exact details have yet to be determ

The Cavaliers are expected to agree on a new long-term deal with Harden that'll lower his annual salary but provide more guaranteed money.

While the Cavaliers and Harden are expected to negotiate a new deal to keep the trade deadline acquisition in Cleveland, the exact details have yet to be determ

By waiting to sign his contract, Harden could help provide Cleveland the financial room to sign James or another free agent.