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.

James Harden is opting out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers and signing a new deal that would be worth $81.5 million to stay with the team for the next two seasons.