Tag: James Harden

Darius Garland Speaks After Trade to Clippers for James Harden

Darius Garland
January 2026

Garland addressed being traded to the Clippers for Harden, said it was not a shock, and is waiting for clearance to debut with no timetable due to a toe sprain. Clippers plan to adjust style around Garland’s pace and ability to play on or off the ball. Cleveland’s motivation was scoring support for Mitchell, while LA’s was getting younger ahead of an offseason without a first-round pick. Atkinson said he will miss Garland but expects Lue to get the best out of him.

Report: Clippers and Cavaliers Agree James Harden for Darius Garland Swap

James Harden
January 2026

Multiple reports say the Clippers are sending Harden to Cleveland for Garland plus a future second-round pick, reuniting Harden with the East and pairing him with Mitchell. The framing is win-now for Cleveland with a 36-year-old high-usage scorer, while the Clippers get a 26-year-old two-time All-Star guard to reset their timeline. Lue publicly praised Harden’s impact as the reports surfaced.

Harden Climbs to Ninth on NBA All-Time Scoring List

James Harden
January 2026

Harden passed O’Neal for ninth all-time in regular-season points, then extended the gap while posting 32 points and 10 assists in a Clippers win. A third-quarter three pushed him past O’Neal’s total; he built separation across the second half and remains well behind Wilt Chamberlain in eighth.

James Harden Sidelined vs Warriors With Shoulder Stiffness as Clippers Manage Workload

James Harden
January 2026

James Harden missed the Clippers’ game against the Warriors due to right-shoulder stiffness, only his third absence of the season. Harden went through warmups before being ruled out, with Tyronn Lue pointing to fatigue from carrying the offense during Kawhi Leonard’s injury spell and heavy minutes throughout the season.

Snoop Dogg Joins NBC Sports as Courtside Analyst for Clippers vs Warriors

Snoop Dogg
January 2026

Snoop Dogg will debut as an NBA game analyst for NBC Sports during the Clippers vs Warriors broadcast, joining the second half courtside. The appearance is positioned as a special broadcast feature. He will work alongside Reggie Miller and Terry Gannon during a Peacock tripleheader, with the game in Los Angeles aligning with Snoop’s hom

Durant and Harden meet in Houston as top-10 scorers rewrite NBA record book

Kevin Durant, James Harden
December 2025

Kevin Durant and James Harden face each other in Houston for the first time as simultaneous top-10 all-time scorers, days after Durant passed 31,000 points and Harden climbed above Carmelo Anthony into 10th on the NBA’s career list. Harden’s late-career scoring surge after his Houston explosion years now has him chasing Shaquille O’Neal for ninth, while Durant’s sustained efficiency gives him a realistic shot at moving past Wilt Chamberlain, Dirk Nowitzki and even Michael Jordan if he maintains his current output.

Harden passes Carmelo to enter top 10 on NBA all-time scoring list

James Harden
December 2025

James Harden moved into the NBA’s top ten all-time scorers by passing Carmelo Anthony during the Clippers’ loss to the Timberwolves, hitting two free throws to reach 28,290 career points and extend a remarkable scoring career now spanning 17 seasons of constant offensive production. Starting the night 20 points behind Anthony, Harden finished with 34 on 10-of-18 shooting but missed a tying three at the buzzer in a 109-106 defeat, later calling the milestone a “blessing” and proof that work is paying off as he targets higher spots.

Harden nears top-10 all-time scoring as he reflects on “life-changing” rise from sixth man

James Harden
December 2025

James Harden is on the brink of entering the NBA’s all-time top-10 scoring list and calls the achievement “like a dream come true”, recounting his journey from Oklahoma City sixth man to offensive centrepiece whose step-back three and foul-drawing mastery defined a modern scoring era. Harden credits his Houston years under Mike D’Antoni’s free-flowing system for unlocking his peak, while admitting he might have a ring had he stayed in OKC. He says limited athleticism forced him to perfect skill-based scoring, and at 36 he still believes he can climb higher on the list.

Major Moves Headline 2025 NBA Free Agency Frenzy

Myles Turner, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaren Jackson Jr., James Harden, LeBron James
August 2025

NBA free agency has opened with major signings including Myles Turner joining the Bucks, Harden re-signing with the Clippers, and max deals for SGA and JJJ. LeBron opted into a $52.6M deal with the Lakers. Turner leaves Indiana for Milwaukee after their East Finals run. Harden stays in LA on a two-year deal, while OKC and Memphis lock in their stars. LeBron’s player option keeps him in LA through at least one more season.

James Harden to Re-Sign with Clippers on $81.5M Deal

James Harden (LA Clippers)
June 2025

James Harden will decline his $36.3M player option and re-sign with the Clippers on a two-year, $81.5M contract. The deal includes a player option and partial guarantee for Year 2, aligning his timeline with Kawhi Leonard.
Harden’s All-NBA season — featuring 22.8 PPG, 8.7 APG, and 129 step-back threes — helped the Clippers outperform expectations. His leadership and high availability made him the Clippers’ top priority, and the new contract keeps them competitive with mid-level exception flexibility.

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