NBA: James Harden traded to Cavaliers, Darius Garland to Clippers

James Harden is headed to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Los Angeles Clippers agreeing to send the 11-time All-Star back to the Eastern Conference during his highest-scoring season in six years, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Tuesday night.



ESPN was first to report the deal was finalized.



The Cavaliers are giving up point guard Darius Garland and a second-round pick, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the trade has not yet been approved by the NBA.



That approval could come by Wednesday, (US East Coast Time) when the Cavaliers and Clippers face off in Inglewood, California.



Harden is averaging 25.4 points this season, his most since averaging 34.3 points in 2019-20 season.



He’s been a huge part of the Clippers’ resurgence back into playoff — or, at least, play-in — contention after a dismal 6-21 start.