Clippers React to Major James Harden News on Friday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated May 23, 2025 9:54 PM ET

James Harden has been one of the premier players in the NBA for quite some time.

During his time in the NBA with several franchises, such as the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, Harden has left his mark.

While he's on the latter half of his NBA career, having played in his first All-Star Game since 2022 this past season, Harden continues to leave his legacy.

On Friday, the Clippers announced that Harden had been named to the All-NBA Third Team.

"11x All-Star. 8x All-NBA," posted the official social media account of the Los Angeles Clippers. "What a year for LA's own, James Harden."

11x All-Star.
8x All-NBA.

What a year for LA's own, James Harden! pic.twitter.com/fcwfRqUune
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) May 23, 2025

James Harden was named to the All-NBA Third Team along with the following stars: Jalen Williams, Karl-Anthony Towns, Cade Cunningham and Tyrese Haliburton.

The All-NBA Second Team consisted of Jalen Brunson, Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James and Evan Mobley.

The NBA crowned the first team, the top five players in the league, most notably in their positions, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Donovan Mitchell, Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic.

Throughout the season, James Harden has averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game. He was considered one of the best playmakers in the league, finishing the season at No. 5 in terms of average assists.

Harden was playing in his 16th year in the NBA and second year with the Los Angeles Clippers.

He led Los Angeles to the NBA playoffs, but the Clippers wound up losing to the Denver Nuggets in the first round.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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