James Harden is opting out of his player option with the LA Clippers, with plans to sign a two-year, $81.5 million deal to remain with the team, sources tell @LawMurraytheNU and @sam_amick.

Los Angeles Clippers superstar guard James Harden is expected to decline his player option and sign a multi-year deal with the club.

James Harden is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers after inking a new deal with the team on Sunday. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Harden declined his $36.3 million contract option for the 2025-26 season and signed a new two-year, $81.5 million deal with the team.