James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers have been one of the bigger surprises of the 2024-25 NBA season. Even without Kawhi Leonard for a majority of their games, the Clippers have managed a 24-19 record, good for sixth place in the West.

Sunday night’s highly anticipated Western Conference clash between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers could be missing James Harden.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James praised LA Clippers' James Harden after Sunday's loss. The Clippers defeated their crosstown rivals 116-102. After the game, James discussed facing Kawhi Leonard again, and had plenty to say about Harden.

Norman Powell scored 22 points, James Harden had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102

Leonard and Powell excel when paired with Harden on the court. Ivica Zubac, the Clippers’ starting center, is available after being on the injury report due to low back soreness

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was named to his NBA -record 21st All-Star game on Thursday. In his age-40 season, James entered Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics averaging 23.7 points, 7.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists.