By JAKE FENNER, US SPORTS WRITER
Published: 20:14 EST, 3 February 2026 | Updated: 20:17 EST, 3 February 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers have traded star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland and a second-round pick, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Harden had requested a trade in the lead-up to the NBA's trade deadline on February 5.
Now, he's got his wish and will join a Cavaliers team primed to compete in the NBA playoffs.
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