Per multiple reports, James intends to sign a two-year max extension with the Lakers. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal will be worth $104 million for two years.
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
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2024
The deal likewise has a player option and no trade clause.
LeBron is entering his seventh season with the Lakers, which will tie his longest consecutive stint with a single team.James spent his first seven NBA seasons with the Cavaliers. He played four seasons when he took his talents to the Heat, and then played another four seasons during his second run with the Cavaliers.
LeBron went to the Lakers for the 2018-19 season and won the NBA title a year later. He is coming off Year 21 where he averaged 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists.