Greg Swartz: I still hate the James Harden trade; I don’t think the Cavs are good enough to win a championship

Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report joins The Fan's Afternoon Drive to critique the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent trade for James Harden, expressing strong skepticism about the move. He argues that the Cavs are not championship-caliber, citing their poor defensive performance (19th in net rating since the trade deadline) and lack of playoff success despite strong regular seasons. Swartz emphasizes that Darius Garland’s recent success in Los Angeles—averaging 23 points, 7 assists, and 50% three-point shooting—makes the trade even more questionable, especially given Harden’s history of playoff failures. He also discusses Evan Mobley’s inconsistency, Jared Allen’s potential as a playoff X-factor, and the need for a tighter rotation, suggesting Keon Ellis and Dean Wade may be cut for the postseason. Swartz concludes by outlining a bold hypothetical rebuild: acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo for Mobley and other pieces, pairing him with Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, and Harden to form a superteam capable of multiple championships.