JAMES HARDEN #1
Cleveland Cavaliers
Point Guard, Shooting Guard
Salary: $30,647,619
Cap Hit: $30,647,619
: 17 : No
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SUMMARY▴▾
James Harden's salary is $30,647,619 for the 2026-27 season. He is a 37 year old point guard who was born on Aug 26, 1989. He was drafted 3rd overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 1st round of the 2009 draft. He has signed 8 contracts worth a total value of $703,292,411. He will be a UFA at the end of the 2028-29 season when he is 39 years old. He is represented by the agents Brandon Grier and Michael Silverman of Athlete Management Group.
CURRENT CONTRACT
: $32,180,000: 19.00CLEJames Harden signed a 2-3 year, $96,540,000 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sep 8, 2026. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $30,647,619 to $33,712,381.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $30,647,619 | $30,647,619 | $30,647,619 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2027-28 | $32,180,000 | $32,180,000 (+5%) | $32,180,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2028-29 | Player | $33,712,381 | $33,712,381 (+5%) | $33,712,381 | $0 | $0 | |
| TOTAL | $96,540,000 | $96,540,000 | $96,540,000 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base SalaryCONTRACT HISTORY
: $4,683,464: 6.94
OKCJames Harden signed a 2-4 year, $18,733,857 contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Jul 6, 2009. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $4,004,160 to $5,820,417.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | $4,004,160 | $3,803,952 | $3,803,952 | $200,208 | $0 | ||
| 2010-11 | $4,304,520 | $4,089,294 (+8%) | $4,089,294 | $215,226 | $0 | ||
| 2011-12 | Team | Yes (Oct 25, 2010) | $4,604,760 | $4,604,760 (+14%) | $4,604,760 (0→4.60M) | $0 | $0 |
| 2012-13 | Team | Yes (Jun 27, 2011) | $5,820,417 | $5,820,417 (+32%) | $5,820,417 (0→5.82M) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $18,733,857 | $18,318,423 | $18,318,423 | $415,434 | $0 |
: $15,756,438: 23.35
HOUJames Harden signed a 5 year, $78,782,188 contract with the Houston Rockets on Oct 31, 2012. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $13,701,250 to $17,811,625.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 Max | $13,701,250 | $13,701,250 | $13,701,250 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2014-15 Max | $14,728,844 | $14,728,844 (+8%) | $14,728,844 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2015-16 Max | $15,756,438 | $15,756,438 (+8%) | $15,756,438 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2016-17 Max V | $16,784,031 | $16,784,031 (+8%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2017-18 Max V | $17,811,625 | $17,811,625 (+8%) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $78,782,188 | $78,782,188 | $44,186,532 | $0 | $0 |
HOU - Jul 9, 2016): $29,491,212: 28.19HOUJames Harden signed a 3-4 year, $117,964,846 contract with the Houston Rockets on Jul 9, 2016. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $26,540,100 to $32,703,493.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 Max | $26,540,100 | $26,540,100 | $26,540,100 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2017-18 Max | $28,299,399 | $28,299,399 (+7%) | $28,299,399 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2018-19 Max | $30,421,854 | $30,421,854 (+8%) | $30,421,854 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2019-20 Max | Player | No (Jul 8, 2017) | $32,703,493 | $32,703,493 (+9%) | $0 (32.7M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $117,964,846 | $117,964,846 | $85,261,353 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary: $42,782,880: 35.00HOUJames Harden signed a 3-4 year, $171,131,520 contract with the Houston Rockets on Jul 7, 2017. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $38,199,000 to $47,366,760.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 Max | $38,199,000 | $38,199,000 | $38,199,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2020-21 Max | $41,254,920 | $41,254,920 (+8%) | $41,254,920 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2021-22 Max | $44,310,840 | $44,310,840 (+8%) | $44,310,840 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2022-23 Max | Player | No (Jun 29, 2022) | $47,366,760 | $47,366,760 (+8%) | $0 (47.4M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $171,131,520 | $171,131,520 | $123,764,760 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base SalaryVETERAN CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT: $34,320,000: 27.00
PHIJames Harden signed a 1-2 year, $68,640,000 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Jul 27, 2022. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $33,000,000 to $35,680,595.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | $33,000,000 | $33,000,000 | $33,000,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2023-24 | Player | Yes (Jun 29, 2023) | $35,680,595 | $35,640,000 (+8%) | $35,640,000 | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $68,680,595 | $68,640,000 | $68,640,000 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary (Applied Oct 31, 2023)VETERAN CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT: $35,000,000: 24.00
LACJames Harden signed a 1-2 year, $70,000,000 contract with the LA Clippers on Jul 9, 2024. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $33,653,846 to $36,346,154.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $33,653,846 | $33,653,846 | $33,653,846 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2025-26 | Player | No (Jun 29, 2025) | $36,346,154 | $36,346,154 (+8%) | $36,346,154 (36.3M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $70,000,000 | $70,000,000 | $70,000,000 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base SalaryVETERAN CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT: $40,750,000: 25.00LACJames Harden signed a 1-2 year, $81,500,000 contract with the LA Clippers on Jul 6, 2025. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $39,182,693 to $42,317,307.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | $39,182,693 | $39,182,693 | $39,182,693 (12.3M→39.2M) | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2026-27 | Player | No (Jun 29, 2026) | $42,317,307 | $42,317,307 (+8%) | $0 (13.3M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $81,500,000 | $81,500,000 | $39,182,693 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary
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