While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's exclusion might be one of the biggest snubs, there were other players who represented the Oklahoma City Thunder among the 100 players. One is James Harden. He came in at No. 34 spot in the rankings.

BREAKING: Three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal has agreed to a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns and plans to join the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $11 million deal with a player option after clearing waivers, Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/gxZB0ObSms

Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight recently voiced what many fans have been wondering aloud: Why are the Los Angeles Clippers, not the Lakers, the team showing more urgency, despite the Lakers possessing the most electrifying duo in the league in Luka Doncic and LeBron James?

Bradley beal had options after his buyout with the Suns, but James Harden sold him the perfect pitch to come to the Clippers.

Former NBA star trashes BR's top 100 NBA players of all-time list for ranking Chris Paul over James Harden and Russell Westbrook.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak as ESPN Star Makes Bold Statement About LA Clippers Guard James Harden. James Harden is one of the best guards in NBA history. Last season, he had a resurgent year with the LA Clippers where he made his 11th NBA All-Star Game.

The Los Angeles Clippers will start 2025-26 with more support, thanks to the addition of Bradley Beal. Beal’s last few seasons have been rough, but he is still a valued player and was wanted by one particular Clippers star.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Beal has finalized his buyout with the Suns and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, joining James Harden and Kawhi Leonard.