James Harden will sign for 2 years and 81.5 million pesos with clippers, Fuentes

James Harden rejected his player option of $ 36.3 million and intends to sign a new two -year contract for $ 81.5 million to return to the clippers, sources told AM850.

James Harden rejected his player option from $ 36.3 million and intends to sign a new contract of two years for $ 81.5 million To return to The clippersaccording to AM850 on Sunday.

The second year of the Harden contract includes a player option and is partially guaranteed, according to the sources. The agreement reinforces the solid collaboration that Harden has forged with the clippers since his arrival. It receives a deserved salary increase and, at the same time, it gives the team flexibility to incorporate talent into the present and the future.

Harden, 11 times there, 35 years old, obtained recognition All-nba for the first time since the 2019-20 season after another regular stellar season with the clippers, in which he averaged 22.8 points and 8.7 assists.

The veteran base was a fundamental pillar for a Los Angeles team that missed Kawhi Leonard during most of the season. Harden participated in 79 games, his greatest amount since the 2016-17 season, and finished fifth with more minutes played in the League. Became the only player of last season with 1,500 points, 500 assists, 100 robberies and 50 caps.

The high level of play and Harden availability promoted what many considered an exceptional season for the clippers, who won 50 games and were classified directly for playoffs as fifth series heads.