How much does Deng Ge cost to stay in the team? Reporter: Before seeking a deal, the Clippers will first resolve Harden s contract issue

May 27th News Recently, reporter Jake Fischer talked about the Clippers' offseason operation prospects in a column.

Fischer said that some rival teams expected the Clippers to be a team worth watching in the trading market this year, and (last year) after Paul George left the team, the Clippers signed several short contracts and they had some contracts to trade.

Fischer said that after seeking any deal, the Clippers will give priority to resolving Harden's contract issues. They expect to synchronize Harden's contract expiration time with the small card's contract, that is, the 2026-27 season expires (such as Harden jumping out of the contract and the Clippers renewing it for 2 years), which is a "very reasonable result."

Harden's salary this season is $33.65 million, and the 2025-26 season is a player option worth $36.35 million.

This season's regular season, Harden played 79 games, averaged 35.3 minutes per game and scored 22.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists and 1.5 steals, and was selected for the All-Season Team Three Team.