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.

The future Hall of Famer can opt out of his contract and seek a longer deal or test free agency, but President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank says he wants him “for a long time.”

Eleven-time NBA All-Star James Harden, who will turn 36 years old in August, has declined his $36.3 million player option and will return to the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $81.5 million contract, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Sunday.