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Harden Opts Out, Then Re-Signs with Clippers for 2 Years

  • On Sunday, James Harden signed a two-year, $81.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, reported by Shams Charania, after declining his player option.
  • Harden declined a $36.35 million player option, leading to a new two-year, $81.5 million contract with the Clippers, as reported by Shams Charania.
  • Building on last season, Harden averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and earned All-NBA honors, with unique league recognition for his all-around impact.
  • With this new deal, Harden returns for a third season, maintains key roster presence, and offers strategic flexibility for the Clippers' championship pursuit.
  • Beyond this season, Harden's partially guaranteed second-year player option enhances roster flexibility, aligning with Kawhi Leonard’s contract through 2026-27, supporting long-term team planning.
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American basketball player James Harden has signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to ESPN, worth just under 35 million euros per season. Deandre Ayton, the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft, which also included Slovenian ace Luka Dončić, has become a free agent.

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New York, Jun 29 (EFE).- James Harden will renew with Los Angeles Clippers for two years and $81.5 million, the ESPN network reported this Sunday. Shams Charania, the ‘insider’ with better sources in the NBA today, detailed in ESPN that Harden will give up his player choice for the next season by 36.3 million to sign a more lucrative deal. The new contract will include a player option in the second year. NBA MVP in 2018, Harden, who will be 36 y…

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Fox 11 LA broke the news in on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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