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Donovan Mitchell on partnership with James Harden: 'We both know that it’s going to be an adjustment'

After acquiring guard James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the new favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2026 NBA Finals.

Besides that, Harden's tenures in L.A. and Brooklyn both included major dramas he personally played no part in creating. Kawhi's money might have actually grown on trees. Kyrie Irving torpedoed the Nets long before Harden got out. What was he supposed to do, stay on a sinking ship out of loyalty?

James Harden’s blockbuster move from the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this week left many in the NBA community baffled, particularly because of the fact that the team was just beginning to click. After a 6-21 start,