LeBron James has signed a two-year, $85 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal allows the 2020 NBA Champions to retain their superstar through 2023, at least. Shams Charania of The Athletic tweeted the news.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $85 million maximum contract extension with the franchise, CEO of Klutch Sports, Rich Paul, told @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 2, 2020
LeBron James‘ contract runs through 2023 -- when his son, Bronny, graduates high school and could have option to enter the NBA Draft if the league and NBPA change the high school-to-pro rule.