sport news LeBron James inks huge two-year, $97.1m extension with the Lakers trends now BREAKING: LeBron James inks huge two-year, $97.1m extension with the Lakers to become the highest earner in NBA history at $532m - and he can become a free agent in 2025 when his son Bronny is drafted By Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com Published: 20:08 BST, 17 August 2022 | Updated: 20:09 BST, 17 August 2022 Viewcomments LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension, according to multiple reports. The deal includes a player option for the 2024-2025 season and makes James the NBA’s highest-paid player ever, with $532 million in guaranteed money. The four-time NBA champion can choose to become a free agent in 2024, or wait until 2025 to sign with whichever team drafts his 17-year-old son, Bronny, who is expected to enter the league that season. James has repeatedly expressed a desire to play alongside Bronny, who is entering his senior season at LA’s Sierra Canyon School. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension, according to multiple reports Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility