Reports: Blockbuster Harden-Garland swap being discussed by Clippers and Cavs

Alta Sports2 months ago · 421 views

Reports: Blockbuster Harden-Garland swap being discussed by Clippers and Cavs image

Photo by Jason Miller, Justin Ford/Getty Images

By Joel Reyes

A blockbuster trade is being discussed between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers, with star players Darius Garland and James Harden reportedly moving in opposite directions in the swap, according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix.

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images

Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Getty Images

"The Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers have had advanced discussions on a deal that would send James Harden to Cleveland in exchange for Darius Garland, sources tell Sports Illustrated," Mannix wrote in his report.

Shortly after Mannix's report surfaced, ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news that Harden and the Clippers "are working through whether the sides can find a deal" ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline on February 5.

Harden has missed the Clippers’ last two games against Phoenix and Philadelphia due to personal reasons. It remains to be seen whether he has played his last game for Los Angeles.

All comments 11