James Harden Believes in Clippers, Calls Himself Blessed in L.A
Clippers’ James Harden Believes Team is a Championship contender After Recent Surge
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — the LA Clippers are rapidly transforming from a struggling team to a legitimate championship contender, according to star guard James Harden. Less than a month ago, the Clippers were near the bottom of the Western Conference standings. But after securing their fourth consecutive win – a 119-105 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday,January 15,2026 – and achieving an 11-2 record in their last 13 games (the best in the NBA during that span),Harden expressed his confidence in the team’s potential.
“I think we’re a championship-level team,” Harden told ESPN after the game.
The Clippers’ recent success comes after a period of adjustment following Harden’s arrival. The team has found a rhythm, and their improved performance is reflected in their current standing.
The Wizards fell to 7-31 with the loss.