James Harden agreed to sign a 3 year $97 million dollar deal to return to the Cavaliers with a player option in the final year. This is quite a large signing t

Two people close to the situation tell The Associated Press that James Harden has agreed to a three-year, $97 million contract to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 11-time All-Star was waiting to sign a new contract to give the Cavs more flexibility to pursue other players like Peyton Watson.