The potential trade availability of James Harden is being closely monitored by multiple teams ahead of the February 5th NBA trade deadline, a source tells Marc Stein. The Los Angeles Clippers are 6-20 despite Harden being healthy and playing at an All-Star level.
Harden is owed $39.1 million this season and has a $42.3 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
Harden could be a short-term fit for teams searching for a playmaker such as the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Clippers owe their 2026 first round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder outright, along with a 2027 swap, 2028 unprotected to the Philadelphia 76ers and a 2029 top-3 protected swap to the Sixers.