Windhorst I think LeBron intends to opt out of his contract and become a free agent for the first time since 2018

Windhorst on why Cleveland is doing the Harden deal The key here is that the Cavs are moving away from believing in the Core 4 and I think the genesis of this is because they're worried that Donovan is not going to re-sign this summer

Windhorst The key here is that the Cavs are moving away from believing in the Core 4 and I think the genesis of this is because they're worried that Donovan is not going to re-sign this summer

Windhorst The Cleveland Cavaliers are signaling that they are willing to move away from their core-4 in large part because there are legitimate worries that Donovan Mitchell will not extend with the franchise this Summer

Windhorst This deal can get done if Cavs say yes What's holding the Cavs up is I'm sure what they might have to pay James Harden in a new contract but also that they actually want to fracture the core 4 This ball is sitting in the Cavs court right now

Windhorst The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached out to Milwaukee about Giannis Antetokounmpo Dallas about Anthony Davis and LA about James Harden

Charania James Harden is assessing his future with the Clippers influenced by the 13M partial guarantee on his contract for the 2026-27 NBA season and his interest in seeking potential stronger championship opportunities elsewhere