James Harden Declares Loyalty “Overrated” After Trade to Cavaliers
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Feb. 12, 2026 — James Harden dismissed the concept of team loyalty only hours after the Los Angeles Clippers completed a surprise trade that sent the veteran guard to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Speaking shortly after the deal was announced, the 10-time All-Star said “loyalty is overrated,” underscoring his view that roster stability is fleeting in today’s NBA. His remark came as league observers were still processing the unexpected move that relocated him from Southern California to Northeast Ohio.
Details of the transaction were not immediately disclosed, but Cleveland’s front office acted quickly to bring the former MVP into a lineup that is already competing near the top of the Eastern Conference standings. For the Clippers, the trade ends Harden’s latest stop in a career marked by several high-profile moves.
The Cavaliers have not announced when the 36-year-old will make his debut, though the team’s next home game is scheduled for Friday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
Source: New York Post
