LOS ANGELES, USA, July 1, 2025 – The NBA offseason kicked off with blockbuster moves involving James Harden, Julius Randle, and strategic contract decisions by the Golden State Warriors, as teams reshuffle their rosters for the 2025–2026 season.
James Harden Signs Ksh 10.5 Billion Deal to Remain with Clippers
James Harden has opted out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers and agreed to a fresh two-year deal worth $81.5 million (approx. Ksh 10.5 billion), according to a report from The Associated Press.
The new contract includes a player option for the second season, giving Harden the flexibility to enter free agency in 2026.
The 11-time All-Star averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 8.7 assists last season, marking his 16th year in the league. He returned to the All-NBA Team for the first time since 2020 and continues to make history.
Harden is now second in all-time 3-pointers made with 3,175, trailing only Stephen Curry (4,058). He ranks 11th in all-time scoring with 27,687 points and is 13th in assists with 8,316.
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Warriors Pick Up Options on Quinten Post, Gui Santos; Extend Kuminga Offer
The Golden State Warriors exercised team options for center Quinten Post and forward Gui Santos, and extended a qualifying offer of $7.9 million to forward Jonathan Kuminga, making him a restricted free agent.
- Post: 2nd-year option at $1.9M
- Santos: 3rd-year option at $2.2M (non-guaranteed)
The team also extended a qualifying offer to Taran Armstrong, retaining rights to match any offers both players receive from other teams.
Kuminga averaged 15.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in just 47 games last season due to injury, but remains a critical piece of Golden State’s future amid trade rumors and roster shake-ups.
Julius Randle Inks New Timberwolves Contract Worth Up to $100 Million
In another major deal, Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves are finalizing a multi-year contract that could keep the All-Star forward in Minneapolis through 2028, insiders told ESPN.
The contract includes a player option in the final year and could be worth up to $100 million, depending on incentives and future cap adjustments.
Randle, who was traded from the New York Knicks in the deal involving Karl-Anthony Towns, averaged 18.7 points and 7.1 rebounds last season and played a key role in helping the Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals.
