Charania James Harden is assessing his future with the Clippers influenced by the 13M partial guarantee on his contract for the 2026-27 NBA season and his interest in seeking potential stronger championship opportunities elsewhere

Charania The Lakers have made it clear that they want him back but the one thing I do know is that multiple contenders are already circling If LeBron is really going to hit the open market and decide and have a true free agency he's not going to have a shortage of teams

Inside the NBA Chuck on Jalen Brunson targeting James Harden This dude out here like Karl Malone he going hunting

James Harden was asked to self-assess his playoff run I think I did pretty good you know like I dont grade myself on shotmaking Defensively been extremely solid offensively you know getting guys shots and fitting into a system that was already in place

Charania I do know a lot of teams are calling LeBron and his camp I spoke to Rich Paul last week and he told me every contender in the NBA has essentially placed a call since the season ended

James Harden full highlights vs New York Knicks last night 93-109 L - Game 2 - Eastern Conference Finals - 2026 NBA Playoffs18 Points on 615 FG 400 37 from 3 429 33 FT 6 Rebounds 2 Assists ZERO turnovers 2 Steals 2 PF and a - of -22 game low in 3154 MP

James Harden full FOOTAGE vs Detroit Pistons last night 94-115 L - Game 6 - Eastern Semifinals - 2026 NBA Playoffs23 Points on 613 FG 462 38 from 3 375 810 FT 7 Rebounds 4 Assists 8 TOV 4 Steals 3 PF and a - of -5 in 3716 minutes played