Report: Clippers, James Harden exploring trade options; Cavaliers interested

INGLEWOOD — The Clippers are engaged in advanced talks that would send 11-time All-Star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for point guard Darius Garland, according to a Sports Illustrated report on Monday night. An ESPN report said the team and Harden are exploring multiple options to try to find a deal before Thursday’s noon PT NBA trade deadline.

Harden, 36, carried the load for the Clippers for parts of this season and last season when Kawhi Leonard was out because of injuries.