LA Clippers Make Big James Harden Announcement on Sunday

The LA Clippers have announced a big contract decision for James Harden

Apr 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game five of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The LA Clippers are coming off an impressive 2024-25 campaign with a 50-32 record, but their third consecutive first-round playoff exit was certainly a disappointment. The Clippers have an impressive core of Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac, and are now just trying to connect the pieces around them.

The Clippers' main priority this offseason was likely to hold on tight to their big three, and their latest announcement makes it official that their core is staying together. On Sunday, the Clippers announced that they have re-signed 11-time All-Star guard James Harden.

STAYING HOME IN LA 🌟

We have re-signed 11-time All-Star James Harden! pic.twitter.com/6zl7mSWJfp

— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) July 7, 2025

Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank released a statement following the signing of Harden.

"James takes on a tremendous workload for our team, as a playmaker and a scorer, and he does it with consistency and dependability. The NBA season is grueling, and James has proven he is built for it, in a way few are. He loves to play. He works on his game," Frank said.

"He positions his teammates to succeed and his team to win. He's a true partner, as shown by this agreement, which allows us to reward James and continue building in the present and future."

The Clippers have officially re-signed James Harden. Here is a statement from Lawrence Frank:

"James takes on a tremendous workload for our team, as a playmaker and a scorer, and he does it with consistency and dependability. The NBA season is grueling, and James has proven he…

— Joey Linn (@joeylinn_) July 7, 2025

Harden, in his 16th NBA season and second with the Clippers, averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game en route to an All-NBA Third Team appearance. The 35-year-old guard certainly turned back the clock this past season, and despite an underwhelming playoff performance, he remains a key part of the Clippers' short-term plans.