Big news! Harden renews contract with Clippers for 2 years and 75 million yuan, and the 35-year-old veteran finally gets a pension contract

▌The Clippers lock in the backcourt core

According to multiple US media, James Harden is about to reach a two-year, $75 million contract renewal agreement with the Clippers. The 35-year-old veteran still led the team to 50 wins (fifth in the West), winning the trust of management with his actual performance. The new contract will perfectly synchronize the contract period between Harden and Xiaoka (expired in 2027).

★ Harden's key data this season ★

🏀 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 35.2% three-point shooting percentage, 35.3 minutes per game (first in the team)

💰 Current contract: 36.3 million player options

▌The triple considerations behind contract renewal

1️⃣ Family factors: Los Angeles is only 20 minutes away from their mother's home

2️⃣ Competitive status: Still have the league's top organizational capabilities

3️⃣ Salary space: The Clippers need to remain competitive in 2026

[Downtown room reaction]

• Little Card: "We need his basketball IQ "

• Powell: "He makes me better "

• Tyron Lue: "The perfect system controller "

▌The Clippers' future layout

🚢 The core lineup of the 2025-26 season:

Little Card (153 million in 3 years)

Harden (75 million in 2 years)

Powell (expected contract renewal)

[Female discussion]

"This price is really worth it "

"Retire the jersey in the Clippers "

"Powell is what he really should have stayed "