According to ESPN and The Athletic, LeBron James has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $104 million contract to return to the Lakers.
According to CBS Sports, the deal will see James receive his maximum salary for the 2024-25 season, but also includes a player option for the 2025-26 season, giving him more flexibility for future plans.
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This comes after the Los Angeles Lakers introduced their new players, including James’ eldest son, Bronny, and Dalton Knect.
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The Lakers drafted Bronny with the 55th pick in the second round of the NBA draft last week after one season at the University of Southern California. Bronny James spent four years at Sierra Canyon High School in Chatsworth before graduating in 2023.
According to his USC profile, Bronny was also selected by Team USA to play at the Nike Hoop Summit.
This is a developing story. We will update as we receive more information.