James Harden has signed a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers worth $81.5 million after declining a $36 million player option. This agreement, which includes a player option for the second year, provides the Clippers with salary flexibility while reinforcing Harden's status as a key player. Despite a disappointing postseason performance, where he averaged 18.7 points per game in a series loss, Clippers executive Lawrence Frank expressed confidence in Harden's contributions and hopes for a long-term relationship with him. The team also aims to make further strategic moves, including acquiring additional players.
Harden declined his player option for $36 million with the Clippers on Sunday and intends to sign a two-year deal with the team for $81.5 million.
Lawrence Frank, the Clippers' president of basketball operations, told the media after the first round of the draft Wednesday night: 'He's our No. 1 priority.'
Though the Clippers drafted a center in the first round, Frank said his team 'probably will have at least three centers.'
Harden struggled during the postseason, averaging 18.7 points per game in the series the Clippers lost to the Nuggets.
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