LeBron’s departure clears the path for Cleveland to pivot hard—Harden’s future is now the big question, and with his contract in limbo, the Cavs face tough financial choices. After playoff struggles and no max extension in sight, Harden’s likely testing the market, knowing Cleveland’s cap constraints make a big payday risky. Teams offering a two-year, $60M deal could lure him away, forcing the Cavs to choose: overpay and trade for cap space, let him walk to free up cash for other stars, or sweeten the deal with a shorter, cheaper contract. With LeBron gone, Harden’s not just shopping—he’s signaling that Cleveland’s not the only option, and fans are left wondering if any rival is bold enough to match.
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