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James Harden Pay Cut Could Help Cleveland Cavaliers Escape Second Apron

Goodwill said Harden declining his $42.3 million option was “expected” because Cleveland viewed his trade as “a long-term relationship.” Marks said a new deal near the “$30 million” range could move Cleveland under the second apron, while Windhorst said Harden taking less is “central” to keeping core players and adding flexibility.