Reports: James Harden returning to Clippers on 2-year, $70M deal

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James Harden intends to sign a two-year, $70 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Sunday.

Harden reportedly will own a player option for the second season of the deal, according to The Athletic.

Harden averaged 16.6 points, 8.5 assists and 5.1 rebounds in 72 games last season in his first campaign with the Clippers.

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