James Harden is returning to LA on a reported 2-year deal.
James Harden opted out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers to sign a new deal worth a reported $81.5 million to stay with the team for the next two seasons.
Harden, however, can opt out of the new deal next summer, per reports.
STAYING HOME IN LA 🌟
We have re-signed 11-time All-Star James Harden! pic.twitter.com/6zl7mSWJfp
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 7, 2025
The second year has a player option and is partially guaranteed. This deal furthers the strong partnership Harden has forged with the Clippers since he arrived. He receives a well-deserved raise while providing the team with flexibility to add talent in the present and future. https://t.co/lC963aWu2B
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2025
Harden averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 8.7 assists last season, his 16th in the league. He was an All-Star for the 11th time and returned to the All-NBA team for the first time since the 2019-20 season.
Harden is one of only four players in NBA history to average at least 22 points, five rebounds and five assists in his 16th season or later. The others: LeBron James (seven times), Kobe Bryant (twice) and Kevin Durant (once).
He has the second-most 3-pointers in a career with 3,175, behind only Golden State’s Stephen Curry (4,058).
Harden will enter the season 11th on the NBA’s scoring list with 27,687 points, within reach of No. 10 Carmelo Anthony (28,289) and No. 9 Shaquille O’Neal (28,596). And Harden is 13th in assists with 8,316, 208 behind No. 12 Andre Miller and 650 behind No. 11 Gary Payton.
