It’s no secret that Khloé Kardashian likes bad boys, but her latest love interest—NBA superstar James Harden—may be cause for concern. Despite a well-documented past littered with models, strippers and even high-class escorts, sources say the reality star is falling hard for the 25-year-old ladies man. “Khloé is crazy about James,” an insider tells Star. “She has really strong feelings for him, and she already told him that she’s in the relationship for the long haul.” But James still wants to play the field—and it appears he’s willing to shell out big bucks to make sure all of his needs are met.
Models, Strippers & High-Class Escorts: James Harden Isn't Giving Up His Playboy Ways For Khloé Kardashian
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Khloe Kardashian seen arriving at LAX Airport in Los Angeles
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Professional NBA player James Harden has lunch with friends at Toast restaurant, and gets into his custom matte grey Chevy Camaro, in West Hollywood, CA
The Houston Rockets athlete, who recently inked a $200 million endorsement deal with Adidas, reportedly paid $100,000 for a date with stripper Maliah Michel and $20,000 for a steamy night with call girl Jenna Shea (interestingly, Jenna has reportedly been with both Khloé’s brother, Rob, and sister Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend Tyga).
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Khloe Kardashian and James Harden leave The Nice Guy in WeHo
“James isn’t doing anything wrong by dating these women, and how he chooses to spend his millions is his business. But he is by no means looking to settle down with Khloé, and she needs to realize this,” explains the insider. “The last place she’s going to find love is with James.”
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Lamar Odom spends the day with friends shopping
Despite protest from her pals—and shockingly, her ex-husband, Lamar Odom—Khloé’s feelings for the notorious womanizer continue to grow, day by day. As Star previously reported, Lamar became so outraged by her questionable choice of companion that he lost his cool when the two met up outside a Beverly Hills SoulCycle studio on Aug. 12.
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Khloe Kardashian and James Harden Celebrates Kylie Jenner 18th Birthday at Nice Guy
“After everything they struggled with in their marriage, Lamar can’t believe she’d be in love with someone who is known for being a playboy,” says a pal. “He told her to open her eyes and said she was crazy for getting involved with James.”
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Khloe Kardashian attends reported boyfriend James Harden's Drew League basketball game in Compton
Even if Khloé, 31, chooses to ignore the warning signs, her friends fear it will only be a matter of time before she’s confronted with the cold hard truth, now that James is back in Texas gearing up for the next basketball season.“Khloé has been setting aside weekends to fly down to Houston to take care of James while he’s in training camp—she loves to play house—but that’s not how he likes to unwind after work,” reveals to insider. “He frequents a lot of dance and strip clubs.”
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James Harden arrives at Craig's Restaurant in West Hollywood, CA
In fact, two fans spotted the three-time NBA all-star partying with Drake at V-Live (a popular Houston gentleman’s club) the night before the third game of the heated 2015 Western Conference Finals—which resulted in an uncharacteristically poor performance by the shooting guard. “When James gets a chance to let loose, he takes full advantage,” adds the insider.
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Khloe Kardashian attends reported boyfriend James Harden's Drew League basketball game in Compton
“He made it clear he’s not ready to settle down, and if that’s what she’s looking for, she’s definitely got the wrong guy.” Though Khloé has always been eager to settle down and start a family, sources say she’s so into James—and so sure she can convince him to be monogamous by fall—that she’s agreed to keep things casual.
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James Harden returns from some hard shopping trip in NYC
“It’s eating her up inside!” exclaims the insider. “She stumbles upon these guys who are just in it for the short term, but she starts to catch real feelings for them.” Sadly, this isn’t the first time Khloé has fallen for an emotionally unavailable man.
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Khloe Kardashian and French Montana celebrate Fourth of July weekend at TAO Nightclub in Las Vegas
As Star previously reported, in 2014 Khloé started dating rapper French Montana while he was still married to Nadeen Kharbouch.“I had no idea he was in a relationship with Khloé,” the scorned ex told Star at the time. “We were stuck in limbo trying to figure things out.”
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Khloe Kardashian seen leaving Saks Fifth Avenue in Los Angeles
But friends worry the outcome between her and French may not have changed even if she had known about his two-timing ways. “Khloé knew there was no future for the two of them, but she enjoyed his company,” says the insider.
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Khloe Kardashian and James Harden leave together out the back door at Kylie Jenner Party at Nice Guys in Beverly Hills
“She seeks any sort of attention that she can get from men, whether it’s healthy for her or not. She needs to stop pushing guys to become something that they aren’t and instead, find someone with the same values," says the insider.
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Khloe Kardashian seen arriving at LAX Airport in Los Angeles
Photo credit: Splash News
Professional NBA player James Harden has lunch with friends at Toast restaurant, and gets into his custom matte grey Chevy Camaro, in West Hollywood, CA
The Houston Rockets athlete, who recently inked a $200 million endorsement deal with Adidas, reportedly paid $100,000 for a date with stripper Maliah Michel and $20,000 for a steamy night with call girl Jenna Shea (interestingly, Jenna has reportedly been with both Khloé’s brother, Rob, and sister Kylie Jenner’s boyfriend Tyga).
Photo credit: Splash News
Khloe Kardashian and James Harden leave The Nice Guy in WeHo
“James isn’t doing anything wrong by dating these women, and how he chooses to spend his millions is his business. But he is by no means looking to settle down with Khloé, and she needs to realize this,” explains the insider. “The last place she’s going to find love is with James.”
Photo credit: AKM-GSI
Lamar Odom spends the day with friends shopping
Despite protest from her pals—and shockingly, her ex-husband, Lamar Odom—Khloé’s feelings for the notorious womanizer continue to grow, day by day. As Star previously reported, Lamar became so outraged by her questionable choice of companion that he lost his cool when the two met up outside a Beverly Hills SoulCycle studio on Aug. 12.
Photo credit: AKM-GSI
Khloe Kardashian and James Harden Celebrates Kylie Jenner 18th Birthday at Nice Guy
“After everything they struggled with in their marriage, Lamar can’t believe she’d be in love with someone who is known for being a playboy,” says a pal. “He told her to open her eyes and said she was crazy for getting involved with James.”
Photo credit: Splash News
Khloe Kardashian attends reported boyfriend James Harden's Drew League basketball game in Compton
Even if Khloé, 31, chooses to ignore the warning signs, her friends fear it will only be a matter of time before she’s confronted with the cold hard truth, now that James is back in Texas gearing up for the next basketball season.“Khloé has been setting aside weekends to fly down to Houston to take care of James while he’s in training camp—she loves to play house—but that’s not how he likes to unwind after work,” reveals to insider. “He frequents a lot of dance and strip clubs.”
Photo credit: Splash News
James Harden arrives at Craig's Restaurant in West Hollywood, CA
In fact, two fans spotted the three-time NBA all-star partying with Drake at V-Live (a popular Houston gentleman’s club) the night before the third game of the heated 2015 Western Conference Finals—which resulted in an uncharacteristically poor performance by the shooting guard. “When James gets a chance to let loose, he takes full advantage,” adds the insider.
Photo credit: Splash News
Khloe Kardashian attends reported boyfriend James Harden's Drew League basketball game in Compton
“He made it clear he’s not ready to settle down, and if that’s what she’s looking for, she’s definitely got the wrong guy.” Though Khloé has always been eager to settle down and start a family, sources say she’s so into James—and so sure she can convince him to be monogamous by fall—that she’s agreed to keep things casual.
Photo credit: Splash News
James Harden returns from some hard shopping trip in NYC
“It’s eating her up inside!” exclaims the insider. “She stumbles upon these guys who are just in it for the short term, but she starts to catch real feelings for them.” Sadly, this isn’t the first time Khloé has fallen for an emotionally unavailable man.
Photo credit: Splash News
Khloe Kardashian and French Montana celebrate Fourth of July weekend at TAO Nightclub in Las Vegas
As Star previously reported, in 2014 Khloé started dating rapper French Montana while he was still married to Nadeen Kharbouch.“I had no idea he was in a relationship with Khloé,” the scorned ex told Star at the time. “We were stuck in limbo trying to figure things out.”
Photo credit: Splash News
Khloe Kardashian seen leaving Saks Fifth Avenue in Los Angeles
But friends worry the outcome between her and French may not have changed even if she had known about his two-timing ways. “Khloé knew there was no future for the two of them, but she enjoyed his company,” says the insider.
Photo credit: Splash News
Khloe Kardashian and James Harden leave together out the back door at Kylie Jenner Party at Nice Guys in Beverly Hills
“She seeks any sort of attention that she can get from men, whether it’s healthy for her or not. She needs to stop pushing guys to become something that they aren’t and instead, find someone with the same values," says the insider.
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