Where is the respect? The famous reporter suggested that the Clippers give Harden 79 million in two years and only 10 million in the second year

On June 16, the NBA offseason has been going on for some time. During this offseason, many big-name players have reached the point where they need to renew their contracts. Among them, it includes Clippers star James Harden. Harden helped the Clippers achieve satisfactory results in the regular season in the just-passed 2024-25 season. In the situation where the season was generally not optimistic before the start of the season, Harden kept the lower limit of the Clippers' regular season, allowing them to wait for Xiao Ka's return. Although the Clippers lost to the Nuggets in the playoffs and Harden's performance has also been questioned, it cannot be denied that Harden's role in this Clippers is.

Now, when Harden needs to renew his contract, the Clippers have not yet provided Harden with a contract. Judging from some current news, it may be difficult for Harden to get a big contract. In the past two days, some experts even suggested that the Clippers could consider setting some safeguard clauses for Harden's contract. Today, ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks wrote an article in detail about the offseason free market players.

For Clippers player Harden, Marks said: "I suggest that the Clippers give Harden a two-year contract worth $79 million. $10 million of the $41 million salary in the second year is guaranteed. If the Clippers enter the Western Conference Finals, this figure will increase to $25 million; if the Clippers enter the NBA Finals, it will be fully guaranteed."

" Considering the team's limited salary space and Harden's age (he is the most As the importance of financial flexibility for the 2026 offseason, the Clippers can make some innovations on the next contract. The $38 million salary in the first year is an increase over his existing $36.3 million player option, but still provides the Clippers with the flexibility to use the full $14.1 million non-luxury tax middle class exception. The contract for the second year is not only good for Harden, but also for the Clippers, especially if they make the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2021,” Marks wrote.

Bobby Marks is also a famous reporter in the NBA, but in my opinion, his suggestion for Harden's contract is simply an insult to Harden. Indeed, Harden no longer has the dominance he used to be, and he occasionally loses his chain in the playoffs. But if the Clippers didn't have Harden last season, could they make the playoffs? Obviously not. Now, when it is time to renew the contract, he actually suggested that Harden only get a guarantee contract of 10 million yuan in the second year. What is the respect for Harden?

Having said that, giving 79 million in two years is so many conditions, not more than 100 million in two years. Harden is the All-Star of the Best Team this year. Other players may not have so many rules and regulations when taking these honors, right? ? ? Personally, I think Harden is more valuable than Butler, and Harden is very valuable to the team's organization and connection. Harden is just old and needs the ball rights. Many teams are unwilling to give the veteran so much ball rights to influence the training of young players. But they all know Harden's ability, and the players also know that the regular season is absolutely thigh level.

Both sides play in a targeted manner. Harden doesn't have so many opportunities to use mobile phones after leaving the Rockets, and his efficiency will definitely not be too high. This is determined by his personal style of play. Harden is actually very suitable for the Big Three. When he can't do it, the other two ends. The regular season gives Harden the right to take action absolutely guaranteed the playoffs. Harden is actually too lucky and the big names he cooperates with are not very healthy. He himself cannot always be strong throughout the game, and he has indeed been poor in many games, but as long as Harden performs normally, it will be difficult for his team to lose, or no matter what level the opponent's team can play back and forth.

As long as Harden does not perform well, his team will basically lose with big scores. From this perspective, we can see that the team where Harden is actually very dependent on Harden's performance. The strength of the team with Harden and without Harden is too different. However, this is just the suggestion of media reporters. I believe the Clippers will not treat Harden so ruthlessly. If the Clippers really treated Harden like this and offered such an insulting contract, I believe Harden would not continue to stay with the Clippers. If you don’t keep me here, you will have a place to keep me! Fans, what do you think?