Former NBA MVP James Harden is reportedly returning to the Los Angeles Clippers. Harden's new contract is for two years at about $35 million per year. This season, Harden joined Chris Paul as the only players in franchise history to average at least 15 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Paul George is expected to leave the Clippers as the team has decided not to offer him a fourth year on a new deal. This decision comes despite the Clippers moving into a new arena with increased revenue from the building and a giant new TV deal on the horizon. George will enter free agency.
Former NBA MVP James Harden stays with the Clippers, who lose star Paul George to free agency. https://t.co/t4h3uZeLpG
James Harden is reportedly returning to the Clippers. This season, Harden joined Chris Paul as the only players in franchise history to average at least 15 points, 8 assists, and 5 rebounds per game in a season. #NBA | #Clippers https://t.co/PYTdE9vEwg
Looks like the Clippers might lose PG, so they pretty much had to re-sign James Harden for 2 more years at about 35 mil per. Harden is the classic can't-win-with-him, can't-win-without-him. Clips just need his starpower as they head toward their new arena.
James Harden is staying with the Clippers, now all eyes turn to Paul George https://t.co/YnqPm4LwoV
I'm baffled by the Clippers' apparent decision to lose PG by denying him a 4th year on a new deal. They're already committed to an older core, and it can't just be the $. Moving into new arena with new revenue from the building and giant new tv deal coming. https://t.co/E2PPmJG5VF