“After earning an All-Star and All-NBA Third Team selection, Clippers guard James Harden is trending towards declining his $36.35 million player option,” reported Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

James is expected to continue with the Lakers, potentially opting into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. Similarly, Harden is anticipated to remain with the Clippers, whether ...

James Harden is staying in Los Angeles. The Clippers’ star is turning down his player option – worth $36.3 million – to sign a new two-year, $81.5 million contract with the organization ...

James Harden is turning down his $36.3 million player option and signing a new two-year deal to remain in Los Angeles with the Clippers.

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a two-year contract extension with James Harden that will give the star guard a raise after his All-NBA 2024-25 season.

Harden, an 11-time All-Star and the 2017-18 Most Valuable Player, will enter his 17th season in the NBA. He has scored 27,687 career points, which ranks 11th all-time.

Harden has a player option for the 2025-26 season. News: Harden to re-sign with Clippers on two-year deal. Harden seems like a no-brainer to opt out of his deal for $36.3 million after making the ...