James Harden will decline the player option on the final season of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers but intends to re-sign with the team on a new two-year contract, ESPN is reporting.

James Harden, 35, and LeBron James, 40, both have player options for the 2025-26 season, putting their futures with their respective teams in doubt.

In 2024, Harden signed a two-year $70 million deal with the Clippers. The NBA free agent period is virtually wide open, with James and Harden running the show.

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.

Brian Windhorst: I also think we’re going to see this action around the draft. There’s not a lot of free agent money out there. There’s not a lot of big-name free agents. The two biggest are … ...

Harden had notable performances during the season, finishing his 2024-25 campaign with 22.8 points, 8.7 assists, and 5.8 rebounds, but the Clippers failed to make a deep postseason run.

Harden, 35, a 11-time NBA All-Star and six-time first-team All-NBA selection, just completed his second season with the Clippers, averaging 22.8 points, 8.7 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game.

However, these stars will not be in Hollywood forever. James Harden, 35, and LeBron James, 40, both have player options for the 2025-26 season, putting their futures with their respective teams in ...