“James takes on a tremendous workload for our team, as a playmaker and a scorer, and he does it with consistency and dependability,” said Clippers president Lawrence Frank after Harden inked his new extension. The statement only confirmed what most already knew—James Harden is absolutely essential to the Clippers’ success. So when the veteran guard signed a two-year, $81.5 million deal—up significantly from his previous $68.6 million contract—no one was surprised. The price tag simply matched the value Harden brings, night in and night out, to a team still chasing its first title.
Given the news, you’d think James Harden would be on top of the world—but if he is, he’s keeping it lowkey. After the extension was announced, he simply posted a crossed fingers emoji on his Instagram story—no caption, no celebration, just a subtle nod to the grind ahead. According to reports, the deal also includes a $13.3 million partial guarantee if Harden picks up his player option for the 2026-27 season, proof in both the Clippers’ belief in him and the calculated structure behind the deal.
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