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 will remain with the LA Clippers, and he's doing so with a big-time payday. According to sources, the 11-time All-Star is turning down his $36.3 million player option for the upcoming season and will instead sign a new two-year deal worth $81.

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.