James Harden

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May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots while defended by Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) in the second quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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James Harden Just Proved That Defense Wins Championships

Defense wins championships. That saying has been proven in basketball across multiple eras by the likes of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman,...

May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers bench looks on in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena.
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Roster Change Inevitable for Cavs After Being Swept by Knicks

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally got over the hump… or did they? The Cavaliers had never made it past the second round of the...

Dec 21, 2019; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Who Are the Top 10 Purest Scorers the NBA Has Ever Seen? Part 1

Many prolific scorers have played in the NBA throughout the league’s history. These include era-defining players as well as their best teammates and...

Feb 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) stands on the court in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena.
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Can James Harden Help the Cavaliers Conquer the East?

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent trade for James Harden is likely to end in disappointment. At the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Cavaliers traded...

Oct 9, 2010; San Antonio, TX, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) warms up prior to a game against the San Antonio Spurs at the AT&T Center.
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What If LeBron James Never Left the Heat in 2014? Part 2

What if LeBron James never left the Miami Heat to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers? In a previous article, the scenarios in which Kevin...

Jan 7, 2026; New York, New York, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) slaps hands with forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Are the Clippers Going to Be Buyers or Sellers at Trade Deadline?

For a brief moment early this season, it seemed logical to wonder whether the Los Angeles Clippers were a broken project that couldn’t...

Jan 5, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Kobe Sanders (4) dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Clippers Rookie Kobe Sanders Is Breaking Ty Lue’s Oldest Habit

Kobe Sanders found out just minutes before tip-off that he would be starting against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. With James...

Dec 20, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) suffers an injury against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Clippers Look Better Without Ivica Zubac

The Los Angeles Clippers are 6–1 since Ivica Zubac went down with an injury, and Kawhi Leonard is playing at his best in...

Nov 16, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr (5) grabs his knee during the first half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
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The Clippers Are Falling Apart — Every Problem Feeds Next One

The Clippers got a much-needed win in Dallas last week — a double-overtime survival act powered by a historic James Harden performance —...

Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) returns to the be3nch in the fourth quarteragainst the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Luka Doncic Will Finally Win NBA MVP In 2026

In his now-eighth season in the NBA, Luka Doncic is averaging a whopping 28.6 points per game for his career; the Slovenian is...

Oct 15, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward John Collins (20) shoots the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Daeqwon Plowden (29) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
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John Collins Turned the Clippers’ Preseason Into a Statement

Just a few weeks ago, we wondered if the Clippers — the oldest team in NBA history — would take the preseason seriously....

May 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue reacts in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game seven of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Tyronn Lue Has More to Prove Than His Players This Season

The Clippers enter the 2025-26 season with a better and deeper team than they had last year. They have issues to overcome to be...

Apr 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) and guard Kris Dunn (8) celebrate against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Clippers Must Overcome Unbalanced Roster to Win NBA Title

The Los Angeles Clippers have undoubtedly improved their roster this season. They have made the perfect moves to improve on the problems they...

May 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game seven of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.
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Can the Clippers Finally Break Through in 2025-26?

The Los Angeles Clippers’ 2025 offseason moves have reshaped the franchise. They may just be the team that has strengthened itself the most...