James Harden is remaining a Los Angeles Clipper.

The 11-time All-Star will be signing a new two-year, $81.5 million contract with the Clippers after he declined his player option on Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported. Harden's player option for the 2025-26 season was worth $36.35 million. It was fully expected for Harden to decline his player option.

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