LeBron James agrees on massive $104 million deal with Lakers just days after they drafted his son Bronny
James was expected to seek a new deal with the team after opting out of his contract for the 2024-25 season.
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LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, including a no-trade clause. The deal will keep James with the Lakers until he is 41 and makes him the first player in NBA history to earn over $500 million in career on-court earnings.
James had an outstanding season in 2023-24, as he played in 71 games and became the first player to reach 40,000 career points. Despite his impressive performance, the Lakers struggled with consistency and finished 47-35, losing in the first round of the playoffs.
The Lakers have undergone changes in the offseason, including the departure of coach Darvin Ham and the appointment of JJ Redick as his replacement. Redick, a former NBA player and ESPN analyst has no coaching experience but has been tasked with leading the team to success.
James’ decision to stay with the Lakers was not surprising, given his history with the team and his desire to play alongside his son, Bronny James, who was drafted by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. With James leading the team, the Lakers will look to improve on their performance last season and make a deeper playoff run.
LeBron James gave Lakers ultimatum to build championship roster
LeBron James gave the Los Angeles Lakers an ultimatum and demanded that they make significant moves to upgrade the team within the next week or he will seek the maximum contract available. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, James was willing to take a pay cut only if the Lakers could add an established role player to the roster.
The Lakers have been in talks with the Portland Trail Blazers about acquiring Jerami Grant, and other names like DeMar DeRozan are also on the market. He declined his $51 million player option to become a free agent, and the Lakers need to act fast to surround him and Anthony Davis with the necessary talent to compete in the competitive Western Conference.
The Lakers have struck out in their attempts to sign big-name stars like Klay Thompson and Paul George, and James is growing impatient. If the Lakers fail to make a significant move, tensions could rise behind the scenes, with GM Rob Pelinka feeling the pressure to deliver.
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