Reports: Cavs acquire James Harden from Clippers for Darius Garland

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The Cavaliers and Clippers have finalized a trade that sends 11-time All-Star James Harden to Cleveland, with Darius Garland and a second-round pick going to Los Angeles, ESPN and The Athletic both reported Tuesday.

Harden, 36, was held out of the Clippers' lineup the last two games for what the team labeled personal reasons.

The former NBA MVP and three-