The following season, OKC drafted James Harden No.3 overall in the Draft, and their fortunes changed. They won 50 games and made the playoffs for the first time in their new city.

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.

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 ...

Despite a dismal playoff showing, the Clippers and James Harden are extending their partnership. Harden is poised to sign a two-year, $81.5 million deal with the team.

Another newsy option deadline decision we'll get on this momentous Sunday: The Clippers' James Harden has until 5 PM ET to activate or bypass his $36.3 player option for next season.