James Harden is declining his $36.3 million player option and intends to sign a new two-year, $81.5 million contract to return to the Clippers, sources told ESPN.

James Harden is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers after inking a new deal with the team on Sunday. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Harden declined his $36.3 million contract option for the 2025-26 season and signed a new two-year, $81.5 million deal with the team.