James Harden reportedly declines $42.3 million option with Cavaliers, but wants to stick with team

James Harden would like to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, but wants a long-term deal to make that a reality. Because of that, Harden reportedly declined his one-year, $42.3 million option with the team, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Despite declining that option, the 36-year-old Harden is working with the team on a multiyear extension, per Charania.