Harden plans to decline his $36.35 million player option for 2025-26 on Sunday and sign a two-year, $81.5 million contract, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Harden averaged 22.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.9 three-pointers in 35.3 minutes per game across 79 regular-season outings during a bounce-back 2024-25 campaign, but he fell short in the playoffs, scoring only seven points in the Game 7 loss to Denver. Regardless, the veteran has revitalized his career in Los Angeles and will likely lead the Clippers in usage during his age-36 season after receiving another raise.

Harden amassed seven points (2-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, 13 assists, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 120-101 loss to the Nuggets in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Harden was somewhat of a non-factor as the Clippers were unceremoniously bundled out of the playoffs. It continues the recent narrative surrounding Harden, specifically that he tends to disappear when it matters most. With that said, it was largely a successful season for the veteran, rekindling his fantasy value. He ended the regular season with averages of 22.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.9 three-pointers.

Harden chipped in 28 points (10-20 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, two steals and one block across 47 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 win over the Nuggets in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Harden led the Clippers in scoring Thursday, bouncing back from an 11-point performance during Game 5 in which he shot 3-for-9 from the field. Additionally, the star guard finished with a team-high mark in assists while tying the team high in steals. Harden and the Clippers will look to close out the opening round on the road in Game 7 on Saturday. He has averaged 20.7 points, 8.5 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks across 40.2 minutes per game in the first round.

Harden ended Tuesday's 131-115 loss to the Nuggets in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with 11 points (3-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Harden had his worst showing of the playoffs, on a night where the Clippers were soundly beaten. Although Los Angeles was able to make a small run during the final quarter, the result was never really in doubt. Now trailing 3-2 in the series, Harden and the Clippers will need to reverse the recent trend should there be any hopes of forcing a Game 7.

Harden logged 20 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds and nine assists over 34 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 win over Denver in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Harden was one rebound shy of recording a double-double during Thursday's playoff victory over the Nuggets. The star guard is averaging 23.3 points, 9.0 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 38.7 minutes across his first three playoff appearances this season.

Harden logged 18 points (7-17 FG, 4-11 3Pt), three rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal over 39 minutes during Monday's 105-102 victory over the Nuggets in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Kawhi Leonard did most of the heavy lifting in Game 2 with 39 points, while Harded, Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac all scored in double figures for the Clippers. With the series tied at one win apiece, Harden holds averages of 25.0 points, 9.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 three-pointers in 41.0 minutes per contest.

Harden closed with 32 points (11-22 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, 11 assists and one block over 43 minutes during Saturday's 112-110 overtime loss to Denver in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

The future Hall of Famer forced OT with a floater in the lane on the Clippers' final possession of the fourth quarter, but Harden's game-high 32 points ended up being not quite enough. The 35-year-old has recorded a double-double or better in six straight appearances, averaging 29.8 points, 11.2 assists, 7.2 boards, 3.3 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch as he attempts to advance past the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2017-18.

Harden had 39 points (13-23 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and two steals in 48 minutes during Sunday's 124-119 overtime win over the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

It was the 12th game of the season with at least 30 points for Harden, who helped the Clippers clinch a playoff berth Sunday with a big double-double. The All-Star guard is rolling ahead of the postseason, posting averages of 24.6 points, 8.7 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.8 three-pointers in 36.6 minutes while shooting 49.4 percent from the floor over his last 11 games.

Harden finished with 23 points (8-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals in 43 minutes during Friday's 101-100 victory over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Harden filled the stat sheet admirably in this tight win, and he also recorded his third triple-double of the season in the process -- and first since Jan. 23. Harden's role as a scorer has diminished a bit due to the regular presence of Kawhi Leonard in the lineup, but Harden should remain one of the Clippers' go-to offensive weapons on a regular basis thanks to his extremely high usage rate. With one game left in the regular season, Harden is averaging 24.8 points, 9.1 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game since the beginning of March.

Harden logged 21 points (8-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds and 12 assists in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 122-117 victory over San Antonio.

EDGE Analysis

Harden came one rebound short of his third triple-double of the season. He's reined in his three-point shot, and the reduced attempts allowed for some improvement after a string of unimpressive totals beyond the arc. Harden, Kawhi Leonard and Ivica Zubac are all getting hot at the right time as the Clippers firmed up their playoff seeding. If the trio keeps this pace, the team is poised for a promising run in the postseason.