James Harden’s $81.5M Clippers deal analyzed: smart short-term play or an aging gamble? Full performance and contract breakdown.

Despite a dismal playoff showing, the Clippers and James Harden are extending their partnership. Harden is poised to sign a two-year, $81.5 million deal with the team.

James Harden is turning down his $36.3 million player option and signing a new two-year deal to remain in Los Angeles with the Clippers.

James Harden is turning down his $36.3 million player option and signing a new two-year deal to remain in Los Angeles with the Clippers.

James Harden is staying with the Clippers after reportedly agreeing on a 2-year, $81.5 million deal.

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 got a notable concession from the Los Angeles Clippers as part of his new contract with the team.

James Harden intends to re-sign with the team on a new two-year contract after opting out of his current deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

James Harden is declining his $36.3 million player option and intends to sign a two-year, $81.5 million contract to return to the Clippers, sources told ESPN.