James Harden is opting out of his player option with the LA Clippers, with plans to sign a two-year, $81.5 million deal to remain with the team, sources tell @LawMurraytheNU and @sam_amick.

James Harden intends to re-sign with the team on a new two-year contract after opting out of his current deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is staying with the franchise on a new contract. It was first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania that Harden had declined