James Harden, Clippers agree to new contract: 11-time All-Star remaining in L.A. on $81.5M deal, per report
Harden is declining his player option, and signing a new deal with L.A.
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest widely reported update on James Harden’s contract status:
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Harden re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year deal worth $81.5 million, declining a $36.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season. The second year includes a player option and is partially guaranteed. This agreement was reported by ESPN and corroborated by multiple outlets in late June 2025. [sources: ESPN; NBC Sports Northwest/CBSSports corroboration; Bleacher Report summaries][2][3][4]
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The contract keeps Harden in LA through at least the 2025-26 season, with the second year offering a path for flexibility depending on team needs and Harden’s performance. The team had expressed strong interest in keeping him as a core piece alongside Kawhi Leonard.[4][2]
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Prior to this deal, Harden had considered his free-agent options, but the Clippers were viewed as his preferred long-term landing spot, and the team publicly prioritized re-signing him.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent headlines from a few major outlets and summarize any developments (e.g., any alterations to the deal, injury/roster context, or market rumors). I can also provide a quick printable summary or a short timeline.