James has decided to come! Harden becomes a complete free agent! Paul is expected to join the Lakers!

Just just now! James' decision came!

According to famous reporter Shams, James' agent Ritchie Paul revealed to ESPN that Lakers star James will execute the player option of $52.6 million in the 2025-26 season.

This means that James will become the first player in NBA history to compete in his 23rd season and create a new history! The legend continues!

In addition. According to multiple media outlets including Shot Coverage and SleeperRockets today, Clippers star James Harden plans to reject the $36 million player option and become a complete free agent.

Harden will be 36 years old on August 26 this year. It is expected that he will refuse to execute the player option. He is not to leave the Clippers, but to plan to sign a new contract with the Clippers.

In July last year, he reduced his salary and signed a two-year contract of 70 million with the Clippers, and the second year was the player option. According to previous speculations by all parties, Harden may choose to sign a two-year short contract again, and the second year will also be the player option. What is

? Limited according to the 38-year-old rule! In addition, Xiaoka's contract has two years left, and the two core members can be synchronized.

Two days ago, Frank, president of basketball operations of the Clippers, publicly stated that staying Harden is the team's top priority during the offseason, and he really hopes that Harden will stay and stay for a long time.

There is no doubt that Harden's performance this season has allowed him to earn this extremely valuable place.

In the regular season, Harden defeated his injuries and played 79 games, averaging 35.3 minutes per game, contributing 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.5 steals! He led the team to walk in the playoffs without a small card most of the time. He played against the Pistons with a highlight of 50 points in a single game, and returned to the All-Star after two years and was selected for the All-Series third team.

In the playoffs, the average playing time reached 39.3 minutes, scoring 18.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 9.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 1 block. Unfortunately, the average is 3 turnovers per game and the shooting percentage is only 43.6%. He has done well enough considering the impact and age after the injury.

Whether it is Harden or the Clippers, the two sides join forces again is the best choice.

On the other side, Harden's former partner Chris Paul decided to compete in his 21st season. At the age of 39, in order to save time for his family who settled in Los Angeles, he decided to play near home.

There is no doubt that it can only be the Lakers and Clippers in Los Angeles. No matter who it is, he may join forces with "James"!

Do you want Paul to join the Lakers or the Clippers? One is the old club and the other is the good brother LeBron James. The two have always been the wish of some fans.