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Rival Teams Monitor James Harden as Timberwolves Emerge as Potential Suitor

Rival front offices are evaluating the 36-year-old guard given the Clippers' 6-20 slide.

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 15: James Harden #1 of the Los Angeles Clippers moves around Jaylen Wells #0 of the Memphis Grizzlies in the first quarter at Intuit Dome on December 15, 2025 in Inglewood, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
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Jan 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) defends against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Overview

  • League interest has picked up since the Dec. 15 trade window, with Marc Stein reporting multiple teams are tracking Harden’s status.
  • Minnesota is repeatedly cited as searching for a true playmaker, with Mike Conley sidelined or benched and stopgap options handling point guard duties.
  • Harden is producing at an All-Star level this season at roughly 26.0 points, 8.1 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game.
  • His deal is challenging but movable, reported at about $39.1 million this season with a $42.3 million player option for next year.
  • The Clippers are not presently shopping top veterans per reports, and no concrete offers are public, though the Feb. 5 deadline and salary-matching hurdles—potentially impacting Minnesota’s frontcourt—loom over any talks.