Dan Favale: The James Harden trade is a real big risk for the Cavs; they shrank their championship window considerably

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Photo credit CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is introduced prior to a game against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Dan Favale of Bleacher Report and Hardwood Knocks joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the appeal of NBA All-Star weekend, the league’s issues with tanking, the Cavs new ceiling after acquiring James Harden, and more.

Featured Image Photo Credit: CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers is introduced prior to a game against the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena on February 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)