Harden, an 11-time All-Star and the 2017-18 Most Valuable Player, will enter his 17th season in the NBA. He has scored 27,687 career points, which ranks 11th all-time.

Harden, who turns 36 in August, has a player option for next season. The expectation, as reported by The Athletic, is that he will be with the Clippers next season, one way or another.

Frank said Harden, who will be 36 in August, is the team’s “first priority.” “Now, because James has a player option, it would be irresponsible for me not to have contingency plans with it ...

Another season ended in disappointment for James Harden and the Clippers Saturday night in a blowout Game 7 loss to the Nuggets, and the 11-time All-Star went quietly into the night.

Being a part of such history in Los Angeles with the Clippers would also give Harden the only thing he’s missing on his illustrious NBA resume: a championship. “I’m so comfortable in my ...