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Harden Out, Cavs Gain Cap Flex | Cleveland Cavaliers News
James Harden has officially opted out of his player option with the Cavaliers, giving Cleveland massive cap flexibility ahead of the deadline. Expect him to sign a two-year, $30M deal — pushing them just over the first apron — while unlocking a $6M taxpayer mid-level exception. If talks stall, Harden could test free agency, offering the Cavs roster reshaping power. Starting July 1, Cleveland can deploy their new exceptions, potentially using mid-level or bi-annual deals before re-signing Harden — and rumors swirl that LeBron might even take a pay cut to join via mid-level, creating a bold…
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