The Clippers renewed their contract, Harden s offer for 100 million yuan in two years. Ballmer has made an exclusive interview, saying that if he doesn t sign, he can only ask him to leave.

The latest report by the well-known NBA reporter Law Murray, the Clippers management proposed a new contract renewal contract to Harden for a two-year period of 100 million US dollars. If Harden and his team reject this renewal proposal, the Clippers will allow him to enter the free agent market.

Previously, multiple sources have confirmed that Harden is seeking a three-year long-term contract with a total of approximately US$130 million, and stated that if he stays at the Clippers, he also expects to receive contract treatment similar to Kawhi Leonard. In view of significant differences in negotiations between the two sides, Harden's team has notified the Clippers management that it will consider testing the free market. Regarding the two seasons after Harden's transfer to the Clippers, his performance was particularly outstanding, his personal competitive state recovered in a comprehensive manner, and he successfully avoided injuries and maintained a high attendance rate. The Clippers management's top priority during the offseason is to renew Harden at a reasonable price, intending to re-sign a two-year contract with a total of $80 million.

Harden verified that he is still a point guard at the league's All-Star level. Harden's role as the core of tactical activation in the Clippers' tactical structure is indispensable, Lao Murray pointed out. Not only was Harden selected for the All-Star lineup, he was awarded the position of guard of the third team of the All-Squad this season, becoming a key figure in the Clippers' fifth-ranked Western Conference ranking in the regular season. With his average record of 22.8 points and 8.7 assists this season, Harden undoubtedly meets his $130 million contract requirement. However, when considering the consideration, the Clippers management included factors such as Harden's age, playoff performance and potential future injury risks. What is particularly critical is that the Clippers expect Harden's contract term to match Leonard's remaining contract term.

Law Murray revealed that after being selected as the third team of the All-Star and All-Squad, Harden's position of refusing to implement the $36.35 million player option next season is more determined, and seeking to obtain a richer contract offer from the Clippers. Chapter title: Harden's cooperation prospects with the Clippers. According to team senior executives, Harden and the Clippers have expressed their willingness to continue their cooperation, and the general consensus is growing that their future contracts may ensure that they work with Leonard to stay in Los Angeles until the 2026-27 season contract expires. Law Murray further pointed out that the Clippers did not consider providing a three-year contract to Harden, but prefer to propose a two-year contract renewal. Initially, the Clippers proposed an annual salary of about $35 million, but Harden's team did not accept it.

The two sides must reach a mutual compromise, otherwise the renewal negotiations may end in breaking down. Section 2: Harden's importance to the Clippers. The Clippers are well aware of the importance of Harden's health. In the playoffs, he shouldered the heavy responsibility of offensive core, averaging 18.7 points and 9.1 assists per game, shooting percentage of 43.6% and three-point shooting percentage of 36.4%. Clippers President Lawrence Frank and his coaching team both believe that maintaining the dual-core combination of Harden and Leonard and optimizing the lineup on this basis is a wise move, which is expected to promote the team to a championship-level team next season. To ensure the stability of the lineup, the Clippers made a compromise and planned to raise Harden's contract renewal offer to about two years of US$100 million.

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer explained in a recent interview that he will continue to work to shape the Clippers as a championship-level team and follow the achievements of his strong rival to the same city, and the key to realizing this championship vision is to maintain the stability of the lineup, among which renewal of Harden is an indispensable part. However, Ballmer also revealed to the media that the latest offer given to Harden has reached the limit that it can provide. If Harden's team insists not to accept the Clippers' new contract proposal, management will no longer make new offers and instead respect Harden's decision to choose to enter the free market.

"The decision weight belongs to Harden." Law Murray pointed out, "In fact, in the free market, no team is willing to provide Harden with a maximum salary contract, and Harden will find it difficult to obtain a quotation plan better than the Clippers." Harden also needs to avoid the situation where the relationship with the team has broken down again. His past experiences with the Nets and the Sixers have left a bad impression, and Harden must stop at the right time.

Harden has limited time left, and retirement from the Clippers may be the best destination. The contract price for two years is about US$100 million, which is the best treatment available at present.