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.

James Harden is declining his player option with the LA Clippers, with plans to sign a two-year, $81.5 million deal to remain with the team, with a partially guaranteed player option for the 2026-27 season,

After returning to his All-Star form in 2024, both James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers had some big decisions to make this offseason— and it sounds like the 35-year-old has made his choice for them.