James Harden had an All-NBA season for the Clippers, carrying their offense — with Paul George on the East Coast and Kawhi Leonard hurt the first part of the season — averaging 22.8 points and 8.7 asissts a game,

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.

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,