Former NBA star and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins sent out a strong message to the Clippers regarding James Harden and his potential future with the team. Although the Clippers did relatively well in the regular season and had a healthy Kawhi Leonard in the lineup,

James Harden played well in the regular season but struggled in the playoffs. Lawrence Frank says keeping Harden remains the Clippers' "first priority."

James Harden and his Los Angeles Clippers didn’t get far in the playoffs, but they still enjoyed their most successful season together. What’s next for Harden and his team? Speaking with ESPN, president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank made it clear that he wants Harden to pick up his player option this summer.