ESPN reports that Harden's new contract with the Clippers will be worth $81.5 million. Harden had until Sunday, June 29 to make a decision on his previous contract with the Clippers.

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 had a career resurgence in the 2024-25 NBA season. ... A new report by HoopsHype's Michael Scotto revealed the Clippers plans for Harden with a player option looming this offseason.