James Harden has never won an NBA title, but he seems closer to that milestone after being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. This report was enough to explode the internet.
But a sarcastically fabricated post adds some crispness to the entire narrative, including Cavs guard Donovan Mitchell, whose wedding plans with fiancée Coco Jones are underway. With many, though the post is real, it becomes the most trendy narrative following Harden’s trade.
Donovan Mitchell rumored to make a bold promise to Coco Jones post‑James Harden trade
The Cavs shook up the Eastern Conference when they acquired Harden on February 4, 2026, in a blockbuster trade. In exchange, Darius Garland and a second-rounder were sent to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Harden’s averaging 25.4 points and 8.1 assists this season, showing he’s still got plenty left in the tank at 36. This blockbuster trade move pairs him with Mitchell in what should be one of the league’s most lethal backcourts.
That’s when the satire account took a different angle. It posted a courtside photo of Mitchell with his fiancée, Jones, and added a fake quote about delaying their wedding until he wins a title with Harden.
It was written that Mitchell allegedly promised, “We have Harden now. I’ll bring the championship back to Cleveland, and after that, I’ll marry you.” Given The Beard’s playoff reputation, 10 postseason appearances, and zero rings, the joke practically landed on every page.
After acquiring James Harden via trade, Donovan Mitchell promised Coco Jones he would bring a championship back to Cleveland before marrying her.
Mitchell said, “We have Harden now. I’ll bring the championship back to Cleveland, and after that, I’ll marry you.” 🤯 pic.twitter.com/o5WyG4Ml0o
— Hoops (@Hoopss) February 6, 2026
Mitchell and Jones actually got engaged back in July 2025 after dating for two years. The Cavs guard proposed with a five-carat cushion-cut diamond during an oceanfront vacation.
Jones, a Grammy-winning R&B artist, recently confirmed wedding planning is underway. But since no date’s been locked in yet, the satirical post hilariously connected the couple to Harden’s shocking deadline deal.
Some readers took the post seriously, but it turned hilarious when some even began speculating that Mitchell might ditch his fiancée.
Fans roast Donovan Mitchell’s “bold promise” with hilarious reactions
The comment section turned into a comedy show as many didn’t realize the post was a parody.
One user wrote, “Now we know he’ll never marry her.”
Another added, “Bro about to stay single.”
A third noted, “He’s never marrying her.”
The fourth one penned, “Bro just say you never wanna marry her 😂😂😂.” A fifth remarked, “Poor girl, he never intends to marry her.”
One random X user claimed, “Statistically speaking, promising a ring while relying on James Harden is the most effective way to stay single forever. That’s a lot of words just to say ‘I’m not ready for commitment.'”
However, Mitchell and Jones seem rock-solid in reality, but on social media, the joke was too good to pass up.
