Bill Reiter: I hate the James Harden trade for the Cavs; I think it’s very possible that it makes them worse in critical moments

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Photo credit INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: James Harden #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Intuit Dome on November 04, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Bill Reiter of the ‘Reiter Than You’ Substack joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about why he hates the James Harden trade for the Cavs, how far they should go to keep Donovan Mitchell happy, other moves that dominated the NBA trade deadline, and more.

Featured Image Photo Credit: INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 04: James Harden #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Intuit Dome on November 04, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)