LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, as reported by multiple sources including ESPN and The Athletic. The deal includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and a no-trade clause, giving James significant control over his future. This new contract will allow James, who turns 40 in December, to play alongside his son Bronny James, who was recently drafted by the Lakers.The contract represents a slight pay cut from the maximum possible salary, with James reportedly willing to discuss a deal below the maximum to allow the team to sign an ‘impact player’. Under the new deal, James will earn $50 million this season, with potential earnings of $54 million next season and $58 million in his age 41 season.Despite his age, James continues to perform at an elite level. In the 2023-2024 season, he averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game while shooting 54% from the field and 41% from 3-point range. This extension will tie James with Vince Carter for the most seasons played in the NBA at 22.The signing of both LeBron and Bronny James will make them the first father-son duo to play together in NBA history. This historic moment comes as LeBron, already the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, continues to add to his legacy. With four NBA championships, including one with the Lakers in 2020, James remains committed to bringing more success to the franchise.While the Lakers fell in the first round of the playoffs last season to the Denver Nuggets, the team’s management clearly believes in LeBron’s continued ability to lead the team to success. As James prepares for his 22nd NBA season and a potential fourth Olympics appearance, all eyes will be on the James family as they make NBA history together on the court.
Key points
- LeBron James signs a two-year, $104 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The deal includes a player option and a no-trade clause, giving James control over his future.
- This contract allows LeBron to play alongside his son Bronny, making them the first father-son duo in NBA history.
- Despite turning 40 in December, James continues to perform at an elite level, averaging 25.
7 points, 7.
3 rebounds, and 8.
3 assists per game last season.
Contradictions👾Some sources report the deal as a new contract, while others describe it as a contract extension.
This discrepancy likely stems from LeBron’s previous contract situation and may not significantly impact the overall story.
