CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - James Harden should be plenty motivated to help the Cavs this season as the veteran seeks a new contract, Michael Scotto of [HoopsHype.com](https://HoopsHype.com) told 19News.
Harden, 36, [has a player option worth $42 million](https://www.spotrac.com/nba/player/_/id/6312/james-harden) for next season but was seeking a longer-term commitment from the Clippers, who refused and traded him instead.
The Cavs are 5-1 since acquiring Harden and host the Knicks Tuesday.
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