James Harden declines player option and intends to sign $81.5M Los Angeles Clippers deal
James Harden, after declining a $36 million option, secures an $81.5 million Clippers deal, signaling his belief in the team’s championship aspirations alongside Kawhi Leonard. His decision provides the Clippers with financial flexibility, utilizing a $14.1 million mid-level exception to bolster their roster. The contract aligns Harden and Leonard through 2027, solidifying the Clippers’ core.
James Harden, after declining a $36 million option, secures an $81.5 million Clippers deal, signaling his belief in the team’s championship aspirations alongside Kawhi Leonard. His decision provides the Clippers with financial flexibility, utilizing a $14.1 million mid-level exception to bolster their roster. The contract aligns Harden and Leonard through 2027, solidifying the Clippers’ core.