James Harden led the Clippers with 8.5 assists per game last season, while scoring 16.6 ppg, his lowest output since 2012.
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James Harden is returning to the LA Clippers.
Harden plans to sign a two-year, $70 million contract to return to the LA Clippers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Clippers officially announced the deal on July 10.
OFFICIAL: We have re-signed 10-time All-Star James Harden 🖋️ pic.twitter.com/6Qn1fswFGY
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 10, 2024
Harden’s deal — which could be worth up to $70 million if he opts into a player option in 2025-26 — was agreed upon in principle before free agency technically started.
Changes to league rules this year allowed for such agreements to be in place before the start to free agency; teams, in most cases, were allowed to speak to their own free agents or extension-eligible players once the NBA Finals were completed.
Harden, a 10-time NBA All-Star, averaged 16.6 points and 8.5 assists last season for the Clippers, who will move into their new Intuit Dome home when this coming season starts.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
