James Edward Harden Jr. is a professional basketball player who plays for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA as of February 2025. James Harden was drafted by the Oklahoma City Thunder as the third overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. After playing for three seasons with the Thunders, Harden was traded to the Houston Rockets in 2012, where he played for 9 seasons and averaged 29.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game. In 2021, Harden was traded to the Brooklyn Nets and later in 2022 he was traded to Philadelphia and ended up with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2023.
James Harden is an 11-time All-Star and has won three consecutive scoring titles from 2018-2020. Harden has also been a member of the United States national team twice and has won gold medals at the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2014 FIBA World Cup. After fifteen seasons in the NBA, James Harden is still in search of an NBA title.
Who is James Harden’s Girlfriend, Paije Speights?
Paije Speights is the girlfriend of famous NBA player James Harden. 'The Beard' as he is often referred to seems to be in a relationship with Speights although there is no official confirmation from either of the two. Speights is a fashion designer who also has her own brand known as 'Front Paije'.
James Harden’s Girlfriend Paije Speights: Quick Facts
| Full Name | Paije Speights |
| Birth Date | 4th September |
| Birth Place | Unknown |
| Age | 35 or 36 (birth year is not known) |
| Height | Unknown |
| Nationality | American |
| High School | Unknown |
| College | Unknown |
| Profession | Fashion designer |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Husband Name | James Harden (boyfriend) |
| Net Worth | Unknown |
When did James Harden meet Paije Speights?
James Harden has been spotted a couple of times with Paije Speights after his breakup with former girlfriend Jessyka Janshel, however, as both have maintained silence over their relationship, it is not yet disclosed where and when they first met. The couple came into the spotlight in June 2024 while they attended the wedding of former NBA player Rajon Rondo.
A video of Harden's hilarious reaction to his girlfriend catching the wedding bouquet thrown by the bride went viral with several fans commenting. As per customary tradition, the person who catches the bouquet is said to be the next one to get married. After the incident went viral, Paije took it upon herself to address the funny incident.
What does Paije Speights do for a living?
As per her Instagram and X accounts, Speights is a fashion designer who also has her brand by the name of 'Front Paije', and has 201k followers.
Who else has James Harden dated?
James Harden has been involved in relationships with various celebrities, including Brittany Renner, Ashanti, Malaysia Pargo, Lesanik, Khloe Kardashian, Amber Rose, Tahiry Jose, Sarah Bellew, Kyra Chaos, and Trina. Before Speights, Harden was in a long-term relationship with Jessyka Janshel.
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FAQs on James Harden
A. Paije Speights, the girlfriend of NBA player James Harden, is a fashion designer with her own brand called Front Paije Designs.
A. James Harden is not yet married. He is reportedly in a relationship with Paije Speights.
A. James Harden is playing for the Los Angeles Clippers as of March 2025.
A. In the 2023-24 season, Harden averaged 16.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg, and 8.5 apg from 72 games.
