Los Angeles Lakers veteran LeBron James has inked a new deal with the purple and gold, securing his future with the franchise for the next two years. The agreement, amounting to a whopping $104 million and equipped with a no-trade guarantee, will keep the hoop legend in Los Angeles until he hits the age of 41, should he choose to see out the entire contract.
Free agent LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million maximum deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. Deal includes player option and no trade clause. pic.twitter.com/gAEOmvfAzZ [1]
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LeBron sticking with the Lakers was about as shocking as a sunny day in L.A. Numerous sources had indicated that James would be locking horns with the organization again after opting out of his contract for the 2024-25 NBA season.
In a possible chapter for the history books, the Lakers rolled the dice by drafting Bronny James [3], LeBron’s eldest son, in the second round of the 2024 NBA draft. If the stars align, this move could materialize as the first-ever father-son duo to share the same NBA court.
A decorated four-time NBA champion, LeBron James is on the cusp of a groundbreaking milestone in his career, trailing roughly $20 million away from smashing the half-billion mark in on-court earnings, a feat never before achieved in NBA annals. When accounting for his off-court endeavors and investments, speculations have pegged King James’ total worth at a cool billion bucks for quite some time.
Approaching the age of 40 this December, James is set to match hoops legend Vince Carter in longevity this season, marking his 22nd year in the NBA come the 2024-25 campaign. Last season, the old-timer turned back the clock, posting impressive averages of 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists, proving he’s still got plenty of fuel left in his tank.