John Fanta: James Harden gives Donovan Mitchell an appropriate number two option; Cavs ceiling has been adjusted

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Photo credit DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 9: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of the game at Ball Arena on February 9, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Chris Swann/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)

John Fanta of NBC Sports joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about James Harden’s first two games with the Cavs, how his expectations have changed for this team, how they stack up in the Eastern Conference, and more.

Featured Image Photo Credit: DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 9: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of the game at Ball Arena on February 9, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Chris Swann/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)