LeBron James agrees to two-year, $97.1M extension with Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension. The pact includes a player option for the 2024-25 season.

James becomes the highest-paid player in NBA history, his $532 million in guaranteed money surpassing Brooklyn’s Kevin Durant, ESPN reports. The four-time champion was entering the final year of a deal worth $44.5 million. His extension includes a 15% trade kicker. 

The 2022-23 campaign marks James’ 20th in the league. Health permitting, he could eclipse Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the all-time scoring list.

This is a developing story. 

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