The extension, which includes a 15% kicker trade, makes James the highest-paid player in NBA history with $532 million in career guaranteed money, surpassing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. James is not eligible for a no-trade clause because he agreed to an extension — not a new deal. But the new contract’s $46.7 million starting salary, 15 percent of the trade kicker and James’ stature as one of the all-time greats likely make him a Laker for as long as he chooses. James was entering the final season of his contract ($44.5 million) and now joins All-Star Anthony Davis with the option to negotiate new deals with the Lakers or become a free agent in two seasons.

1 Related With the deal, the four-time NBA champion and MVP and 18-time All-Star allays concerns that he could enter free agency next summer. Despite approaching 38, James remains an NBA-level player and the centerpiece of the Lakers’ hopes. James is not eligible for a trade during the upcoming 2022-23 season because the second year of his extension exceeds the 5% raise. The Lakers could have at least $20 million in salary-cap space in the 2023 offseason and will have the option to sign a third max player in the 2024 offseason. Player options increase salary-cap space if players decline them , and yet remain in new offers. James, who turns 38 on Dec. 30, is limited to signing a two-year extension because he will be 38 or older when his current contract expires, a rule in the league’s collective bargaining agreement. The Lakers missed the playoffs in 2022 despite James averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists. Injuries limited James to 56 games.

title: “Lebron James And Los Angeles Lakers Agree To 2 Year 97.1 Million Extension That Includes Player Option For 3Rd Year Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-06” author: “Ethel Cowles”

The extension, which includes a 15% kicker trade, makes James the highest-paid player in NBA history with $532 million in career guaranteed money, surpassing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. James is not eligible for a no-trade clause because he agreed to an extension — not a new deal. But the new contract’s $46.7 million starting salary, 15 percent of the trade kicker and James’ stature as one of the all-time greats likely make him a Laker for as long as he chooses. James was entering the final season of his contract ($44.5 million) and now joins All-Star Anthony Davis with the option to negotiate new deals with the Lakers or become a free agent in two seasons.

1 Related With the deal, the four-time NBA champion and MVP and 18-time All-Star allays concerns that he could enter free agency next summer. Despite approaching 38, James remains an NBA-level player and the centerpiece of the Lakers’ hopes. James is not eligible for a trade during the upcoming 2022-23 season because the second year of his extension exceeds the 5% raise. The Lakers could have at least $20 million in salary-cap space in the 2023 offseason and will have the option to sign a third max player in the 2024 offseason. Player options increase salary-cap space if players decline them , and yet remain in new offers. James, who turns 38 on Dec. 30, is limited to signing a two-year extension because he will be 38 or older when his current contract expires, a rule in the league’s collective bargaining agreement. The Lakers missed the playoffs in 2022 despite James averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists. Injuries limited James to 56 games.

title: “Lebron James And Los Angeles Lakers Agree To 2 Year 97.1 Million Extension That Includes Player Option For 3Rd Year Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-28” author: “Donna Hatchett”

The extension, which includes a 15% kicker trade, makes James the highest-paid player in NBA history with $532 million in career guaranteed money, surpassing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. James is not eligible for a no-trade clause because he agreed to an extension — not a new deal. But the new contract’s $46.7 million starting salary, 15 percent of the trade kicker and James’ stature as one of the all-time greats likely make him a Laker for as long as he chooses. James was entering the final season of his contract ($44.5 million) and now joins All-Star Anthony Davis with the option to negotiate new deals with the Lakers or become a free agent in two seasons.

1 Related With the deal, the four-time NBA champion and MVP and 18-time All-Star allays concerns that he could enter free agency next summer. Despite approaching 38, James remains an NBA-level player and the centerpiece of the Lakers’ hopes. James is not eligible for a trade during the upcoming 2022-23 season because the second year of his extension exceeds the 5% raise. The Lakers could have at least $20 million in salary-cap space in the 2023 offseason and will have the option to sign a third max player in the 2024 offseason. Player options increase salary-cap space if players decline them , and yet remain in new offers. James, who turns 38 on Dec. 30, is limited to signing a two-year extension because he will be 38 or older when his current contract expires, a rule in the league’s collective bargaining agreement. The Lakers missed the playoffs in 2022 despite James averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists. Injuries limited James to 56 games.

title: “Lebron James And Los Angeles Lakers Agree To 2 Year 97.1 Million Extension That Includes Player Option For 3Rd Year Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-02” author: “Christine Lamontagne”

The extension, which includes a 15% kicker trade, makes James the highest-paid player in NBA history with $532 million in career guaranteed money, surpassing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. James is not eligible for a no-trade clause because he agreed to an extension — not a new deal. But the new contract’s $46.7 million starting salary, 15 percent of the trade kicker and James’ stature as one of the all-time greats likely make him a Laker for as long as he chooses. James was entering the final season of his contract ($44.5 million) and now joins All-Star Anthony Davis with the option to negotiate new deals with the Lakers or become a free agent in two seasons.

1 Related With the deal, the four-time NBA champion and MVP and 18-time All-Star allays concerns that he could enter free agency next summer. Despite approaching 38, James remains an NBA-level player and the centerpiece of the Lakers’ hopes. James is not eligible for a trade during the upcoming 2022-23 season because the second year of his extension exceeds the 5% raise. The Lakers could have at least $20 million in salary-cap space in the 2023 offseason and will have the option to sign a third max player in the 2024 offseason. Player options increase salary-cap space if players decline them , and yet remain in new offers. James, who turns 38 on Dec. 30, is limited to signing a two-year extension because he will be 38 or older when his current contract expires, a rule in the league’s collective bargaining agreement. The Lakers missed the playoffs in 2022 despite James averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists. Injuries limited James to 56 games.

title: “Lebron James And Los Angeles Lakers Agree To 2 Year 97.1 Million Extension That Includes Player Option For 3Rd Year Klmat” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-10” author: “Robert Walls”

The extension, which includes a 15% kicker trade, makes James the highest-paid player in NBA history with $532 million in career guaranteed money, surpassing Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. James is not eligible for a no-trade clause because he agreed to an extension — not a new deal. But the new contract’s $46.7 million starting salary, 15 percent of the trade kicker and James’ stature as one of the all-time greats likely make him a Laker for as long as he chooses. James was entering the final season of his contract ($44.5 million) and now joins All-Star Anthony Davis with the option to negotiate new deals with the Lakers or become a free agent in two seasons.

1 Related With the deal, the four-time NBA champion and MVP and 18-time All-Star allays concerns that he could enter free agency next summer. Despite approaching 38, James remains an NBA-level player and the centerpiece of the Lakers’ hopes. James is not eligible for a trade during the upcoming 2022-23 season because the second year of his extension exceeds the 5% raise. The Lakers could have at least $20 million in salary-cap space in the 2023 offseason and will have the option to sign a third max player in the 2024 offseason. Player options increase salary-cap space if players decline them , and yet remain in new offers. James, who turns 38 on Dec. 30, is limited to signing a two-year extension because he will be 38 or older when his current contract expires, a rule in the league’s collective bargaining agreement. The Lakers missed the playoffs in 2022 despite James averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists. Injuries limited James to 56 games.