James HARDEN
23.6 PPG
4.8 RPG
8.0 APG
61.0% TS
20.0 PER
2025-26
Off
98
Def
14
Ovr
94
Player Info
- Height
- 6'5"
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Age
- 37
- Born
- 1989-08-26
- Position
- PG
- Service
- 16 yrs
- Bird Rights
- Full
- Trade Status
- Eligible
Draft Combine
- Ht (no shoes)
- 6'4"
- Ht (shoes)
- 6'5.3"
- Wingspan
- 6'10.8"
- Standing Reach
- 8'7.5"
- Max Vert
- 37"
- No-Step Vert
- 31.5"
- Lane Agility
- 11.1s
- 3/4 Sprint
- 3.1s
- Bench (185)
- 17
- Body Fat
- 10.1%
James Harden's contract and salary history. Amounts are shown by NBA season; options and non-guaranteed years are not guaranteed future earnings. Data and methodology
Contract
2024-25
Free Agent
LAC
via Bird Rights
James Harden signed a 2 year, $70,000,000 contract with the LA Clippers, including $70,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $35,000,000.
- •2025-26: Player Option (deadline 6/29/25, declined 6/29/25)
free_agent
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $33.7M | $33.7M | $33.7M | — |
2022-23
– 2023-24
Free Agent
PHI
via Bird Rights
James Harden signed a 2 year, $68,640,000 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, including $68,640,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $34,320,000.
- •2022-23: Right to veto trade
- •2023-24: Player Option (deadline 6/29/23, exercised 6/29/23)
- •15% Trade Bonus (triggered via LAC-PHI trade, $40,595; maximum amount he could receive due to salary matching)
free_agent
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $33.0M | $33.0M | $33.0M | — |
| 2023-24 | $35.6M | $35.7M | $35.6M | — |
2019-20
– 2021-22
Designated Veteran Extension
HOU
via Bird Rights
James Harden signed a 4 year, $171,131,520 contract with the Houston Rockets, including $171,131,520 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $42,782,880.
- •2022-23: Player Option (deadline 6/29/22, declined 6/29/22)
- •15% Trade Kicker [voided via HOU-BKN trade]
extension
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | $38.2M | $38.2M | $38.2M | — |
| 2020-21 | $41.3M | $41.3M | $41.3M | — |
| 2021-22 | $44.3M | $44.3M | $44.3M | — |
2016-17
– 2018-19
Maximum Veteran Extension
HOU
via cap-space
James Harden signed a 4 year, $117,964,846 contract with the Houston Rockets, including $117,964,846 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $29,491,212.
- •2019 Player Option voided with DPVE
extension
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | $26.5M | $26.5M | $26.5M | — |
| 2017-18 | $28.3M | $28.3M | $28.3M | — |
| 2018-19 | $30.4M | $30.4M | $30.4M | — |
2013-14
– 2015-16
Designated Rookie Extension
HOU
via Bird Rights
James Harden signed a 5 year, $78,782,188 contract with the Houston Rockets, including $78,782,188 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15,756,438.
- •maximum rookie extension
- •Note: Salaries may increase annually based on adjusted maxmimum salaries for that year's cap.
extension
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | $13.7M | $13.7M | $13.7M | — |
| 2014-15 | $14.7M | $14.7M | $14.7M | — |
| 2015-16 | $15.8M | $15.8M | $15.8M | — |
2009-10
– 2012-13
Rookie
OKC
via rookie-scale-exception
James Harden signed a 4 year, $17,835,366 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, including $17,835,366 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,458,842.
- •2011 Club Option exercised
- •2011 82 game salary $4,604,760
- •2012 Club Option exercised
- •2013 Qualifying Offer $7,636,385 voided, contract extension signed with Houston
rookie_scale
Bird Clock Start
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | $4.0M | $4.0M | $4.0M | — |
| 2010-11 | $4.3M | $4.3M | $4.3M | — |
| 2011-12 | $3.7M | $4.6M | $3.7M | — |
| 2012-13 | $5.8M | $5.8M | $5.8M | — |
2009-10
– 2028-29
Free Agent
LAC
via Bird Rights
James Harden signed a 2 year, $81,500,000 contract with the LA Clippers, including $52,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $40,750,000. In 2026-27, Harden will earn a base salary of $42,317,307, while carrying a cap hit of $42,317,307 and a dead cap value of $13,317,307.
- •2026-27: Player Option/$13,317,307 guaranteed (deadline 6/29/25), fully guaranteed 7/11/26
- •15% Trade Bonus [triggered via LAC-CLE trade, $263,397]
free_agent
PO
| Season | Salary | Cap Hit | Guaranteed | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | $4.0M | $4.0M | $4.0M | — |
| 2010-11 | $4.3M | $4.3M | $4.3M | — |
| 2011-12 | $3.7M | $4.6M | $3.7M | — |
| 2012-13 | $5.8M | $5.8M | $5.8M | — |
| 2013-14 | $13.7M | $13.7M | $13.7M | — |
| 2014-15 | $14.7M | $14.7M | $14.7M | — |
| 2015-16 | $15.8M | $15.8M | $15.8M | — |
| 2016-17 | $26.5M | $26.5M | $26.5M | — |
| 2017-18 | $28.3M | $28.3M | $28.3M | — |
| 2018-19 | $30.4M | $30.4M | $30.4M | — |
| 2019-20 | $38.2M | $38.2M | $38.2M | — |
| 2020-21 | $41.3M | $41.3M | $41.3M | — |
| 2021-22 | $44.3M | $44.3M | $44.3M | — |
| 2022-23 | $33.0M | $33.0M | $33.0M | — |
| 2023-24 | $35.6M | $35.7M | $35.6M | — |
| 2024-25 | $33.7M | $33.7M | $33.7M | — |
| 2025-26 | $39.2M | $39.4M | $39.2M | — |
| 2026-27 now | $29.9M | $29.9M | $29.9M | — |
| 2027-28 | $32.3M | $32.3M | $32.3M | — |
| 2028-29 | $34.7M | $34.7M | $34.7M | PO |
- Expected salary
- $41.2M
- Actual salary
- $29.9M
$11.3M under market
Positive surplus value
Older-player risk adjustment
Per-Game Stats
| Season | GP | GS | MPG | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% | FGA | FTA |
|---|
| 2016-17 | 81 | 81 | 36.4 | 29.1 | 8.1 | 11.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 5.7 | 44.0% | 34.7% | 84.7% | 18.9 | 10.9 |
| 2017-18 | 72 | 72 | 35.4 | 30.4 | 5.4 | 8.8 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 4.4 | 44.9% | 36.7% | 85.8% | 20.1 | 10.1 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 78 | 36.8 | 36.1 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 5.0 | 44.2% | 36.8% | 87.9% | 24.5 | 11.0 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 68 | 36.5 | 34.3 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 4.5 | 44.4% | 35.5% | 86.5% | 22.3 | 11.8 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 43 | 36.6 | 24.6 | 7.9 | 10.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 46.6% | 36.2% | 86.1% | 16.7 | 7.3 |
| 2021-22 | 65 | 65 | 37.2 | 22.0 | 7.7 | 10.3 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 4.4 | 41.0% | 33.0% | 87.7% | 15.3 | 8.2 |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 58 | 36.8 | 21.0 | 6.1 | 10.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 3.4 | 44.1% | 38.5% | 86.7% | 14.5 | 6.2 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 72 | 34.3 | 16.6 | 5.1 | 8.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 2.6 | 42.8% | 38.1% | 87.8% | 11.4 | 4.8 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 79 | 35.3 | 22.8 | 5.8 | 8.7 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 4.3 | 41.0% | 35.2% | 87.4% | 16.4 | 7.3 |
| 2025-26 | 70 | 70 | 34.8 | 23.6 | 4.8 | 8.0 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 43.4% | 37.5% | 88.4% | 16.0 | 7.5 |
Advanced Stats
| Season | GP | MPG | TS% True Shooting % (TS%) Advanced Metrics A shooting efficiency metric that accounts for field goals, three-pointers, and free throws. Calculated as Points / (2 × (FGA + 0.44 × FTA)). League average is typically around 57%. More accurate than FG% because it includes the value of threes and free throws. Open in glossary → | USG% Usage Rate (USG%) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while on the court. Counts possessions ended by a field goal attempt, free throw attempt, or turnover. League average is ~20%. High-usage players (25%+) are primary scoring options. Open in glossary → | PER PER (Player Efficiency Rating) Advanced Metrics A per-minute rating developed by John Hollinger that summarizes a player's statistical accomplishments in a single number. League average is 15.0. Values above 20 indicate All-Star caliber play; above 25 is MVP-level. Open in glossary → | BPM BPM (Box Plus/Minus) Advanced Metrics A box score-based estimate of a player's contribution in points above league average per 100 possessions. 0.0 is league average, +5.0 is All-NBA level, +10.0 is MVP-level. Splits into OBPM (offensive) and DBPM (defensive). Open in glossary → | OBPM | DBPM | VORP VORP (Value Over Replacement) Advanced Metrics The total box score contribution of a player over a replacement-level player, scaled to an 82-game season. Derived from BPM and minutes played. A replacement player is defined as one who produces at -2.0 BPM. Useful for comparing total value across players with different minutes. Open in glossary → | WS Win Shares (WS) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the number of wins a player contributes to their team through their offense and defense. Splits into Offensive Win Shares and Defensive Win Shares. A typical starter produces 4-6 WS per season; elite players reach 12+. Open in glossary → | WS/48 WS/48 (Win Shares per 48 Minutes) Advanced Metrics Win Shares scaled to a per-48-minute rate, allowing comparison between players with different playing time. League average is approximately .100. Values above .200 indicate elite production. Open in glossary → | ORtg Offensive Rating (ORtg) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the points a player produces per 100 possessions. Higher is better. League average is typically around 112-115. Individual ORtg factors in scoring efficiency, assists, and ball-handling. Open in glossary → | DRtg Defensive Rating (DRtg) Advanced Metrics An estimate of the points a player allows per 100 possessions. Lower is better. League average is typically around 112-115. Individual DRtg factors in steals, blocks, rebounds, and defensive positioning. Open in glossary → |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 81 | 36.4 | 61.3% | 33.3% | 25.5 | +3.1 | +1.9 | +1.2 | 3.8 | 50.9 | 0.829 | 115.6 | 108.9 |
| 2017-18 | 72 | 35.4 | 61.9% | 35.3% | 26.6 | +3.1 | +1.9 | +1.3 | 3.3 | 46.8 | 0.880 | 116.2 | 106.2 |
| 2018-19 | 78 | 36.8 | 61.6% | 39.6% | 26.8 | +3.2 | +1.9 | +1.3 | 3.8 | 53.5 | 0.895 | 116.6 | 110.3 |
| 2019-20 | 68 | 36.5 | 62.6% | 35.6% | 27.7 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +1.3 | 3.3 | 36.1 | 0.698 | 114.0 | 108.2 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 36.6 | 61.8% | 28.3% | 23.4 | +3.0 | +1.8 | +1.2 | 2.0 | 19.2 | 0.574 | 117.2 | 114.3 |
| 2021-22 | 65 | 37.2 | 58.3% | 26.6% | 19.9 | +2.0 | +1.2 | +0.8 | 2.5 | 24.8 | 0.491 | 114.9 | 111.4 |
| 2022-23 | 58 | 36.8 | 60.7% | 24.7% | 20.6 | +2.3 | +1.4 | +0.9 | 2.3 | 21.6 | 0.485 | 119.4 | 113.3 |
| 2023-24 | 72 | 34.3 | 61.2% | 20.2% | 17.8 | +1.4 | +0.9 | +0.6 | 2.1 | 22.5 | 0.438 | 120.9 | 115.2 |
| 2024-25 | 79 | 35.3 | 58.2% | 28.6% | 19.2 | +1.7 | +1.0 | +0.7 | 2.6 | 27.0 | 0.464 | 115.4 | 109.2 |
| 2025-26 | 70 | 34.8 | 61.0% | 28.0% | 20.0 | +1.5 | +0.9 | +0.6 | 2.2 | 26.7 | 0.526 | 118.8 | 117.0 |