BR Analysis of Clippers biggest offseason concerns: Failure to ease James Harden s workload

Recently, according to media Bleacher Report, the biggest worry of the Los Angeles Clippers in the offseason is that they have not reduced James Harden's workload.

Bleacher Report noted: "James Harden ranked fifth in the league in total playing time in 2024-25, with his "non-assisted" three-point shootings increased significantly from the previous year. According to Basketball Index, his real usage rate (including assists and potential assists) ranks tenth in the league.

For a player who is about to turn 35, such a workload is arduous. The Los Angeles Clippers cannot afford to continue overdrawing his physical tolerance during his 36-year-old season - although he missed only three games this season. Bogdanovic and Norman Powell provided some rotation support, but it was still insufficient. Kawhi Leonard's appearance stability was always questionable, and the team has taken clear measures to streamline his tactical burden when he was on the court.

After renewal with Harden (executive player option), the Clippers should have enough operational space below the luxury tax line to use the full or most of the middle class special case. If the salary space allows, the team must use this fund to introduce other players who can share the offensive organizational tasks. "