NBA: James Harden Traded To Cleveland Cavaliers + Ja Morant’s Future in Memphis Uncertain
Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the blockbuster NBA trade of James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, what it means for both Cleveland and the Clippers and the growing uncertainty surrounding Ja Morant’s future with the Memphis Grizzlies following Jaren Jackson Jr.’s trade to the Utah Jazz.
The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to send the 11-time All-Star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the Cavaliers sending Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick to the Clippers in return. The deal, reported by multiple outlets, marks Harden’s move back to the Eastern Conference amid the 2026 NBA trade deadline as Cleveland looks to bolster its roster for a deeper playoff run while the Clippers get a younger All-Star point guard and future draft capital. Is this a good move? Will Harden help Cleveland get over the hump?
There is growing speculation around the league about whether Ja Morant could be traded before the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. Reports indicate that the Memphis Grizzlies have listened to offers and some rival teams believe a deal is a real possibility as Memphis evaluates its long-term direction following the trade of star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in a blockbuster eight-player deal. That move significantly increased Memphis’s draft capital and signaled a clear commitment to a rebuild, leaving the Grizzlies with one of the largest collections of future first-round picks in the league. With much of the former core dismantled, Morant’s future in Memphis is now uncertain.What will happen?
