BREAKING NEWS: the Los Angeles Lakers current Best player LeBron James sign a contract of two years with….see more
LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers’ top player, has agreed to a two-year, roughly $104 million maximum contract, featuring a player option in the second year and a no-trade clause
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Player Option: LeBron can choose whether to stay or opt out after Year 1 (2025–26).
No‑Trade Clause: He retains full control over any trade scenario.
Financial Details: Reports suggest he waived about $1 million in the first year to keep the Lakers under the second-tax apron
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Why now?
He already opted into his final 2024–25 season, so this new contract secures his spot for at least one more year—and potentially two—with maximum pay
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Historic Father–Son Duo in the Works
Last offseason, the Lakers made history by drafting his son, Bronny James. With this extension, LeBron secures the opportunity to play a season alongside him—the first father–son duo ever on the court together
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Cap Implications for the Lakers
The nearly $104 M deal pushes them against the second salary-tax apron, limiting their flexibility in free agency and trades. LeBron’s small pay cut was strategic to preserve room under that cap threshold
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What This Means for Next Season
🏀 At Least One More Year in LA: LeBron’s locked in for the 2025–26 season.
🌟 Final Decision to Come: Post-season, he can choose to return, retire, or test free agency again.
📈 Championship Goals: The team remains built around securing a title run with him at the helm.
