Harden, 35, has never won a championship, while Leonard, 33, is a two-time champion. He won the 2014 title as a member of the San Antonio Spurs and the 2019 crown with the Toronto Raptors.

Frank said Harden, who will be 36 in August, is the team’s “first priority.” “Now, because James has a player option, it would be irresponsible for me not to have contingency plans with it ...

In four Game 7s since 2020, Harden is averaging 13.8 points on 27.5% shooting and 16.7% from three, down from regular-season averages of 23.5 points on 43% shooting and 36% from three in that same ...

Harden has lost a Game 7 with four different teams: the Houston Rockets (2018), Brooklyn Nets (2021), Philadelphia 76ers (2023) and now the Clippers. In those four losses, Harden has averaged 17.5 ...

James Harden just etched his name into the wrong side of NBA history. With the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Harden has now lost a Game 7 with four different teams ...

Harden, by contrast, is just a 48% bet to go over 20 points in an elimination game. Even worse, since 2020, he is a 16% bet (2 for 12) to actually win an elimination game, even including Thursday ...

Jorge Sierra: James Harden passed Moses Malone in scoring last night and is No. 11 in NBA history now. Fellow Clipper Kawhi Leonard moved ahead of Kemba Walker and Hersey Hawkins for No. 176.Source… ...

James Harden, #1 of the LA Clippers, in action against the New York Knicks during a game at Madison Square Garden on November 6, 2023, in New York City. The Knicks defeated the Clippers 111-97.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden will play in his 11th NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 16 in San Francisco. Appearing in 49 games this season, Harden is averaging 21.3 points, 5.7 rebounds and 8. ...

James Harden: I never want to feel like the old guy complaining, but there aren’t a lot of vets on teams anymore. Young guys don’t have that experience.

Harden, however, wasn't done making a name for himself. In pure James Harden form, he sunk a buzzer-beater three at the end of the 3rd quarter to put him up to 17th all-time in points, surpassing ...

Oct. 27: Warriors vs. Clippers BUY TICKETS The Warriors will host Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers in their home opener on Oct. 27. In an episode of his 'Heat Check ...