Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is remaining in Los Angeles. ESPN reports that the 11-time NBA All-Star is declining his player option and plans to sign a new two-year, $81

Eleven-time NBA All-Star James Harden, who will turn 36 years old in August, has declined his $36.3 million player option and will return to the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $81.5 million contract, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Sunday.

James Harden reportedly is returning to LA on a 2-year deal. LA Clippers guard James Harden reportedly is declining his player option for the 2025-26 season and intends to sign a two-year, $81.5 deal to return to the franchise, according to multiple reports, with a player option for the 2026-27 season.