All-NBA combo forward LeBron James, the oldest player in the league, is set to return to Los Angeles.
20-time All-NBA combo forward LeBron James, who had reached unrestricted free agency for the first time since the start of his tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, has agreed to a two-year contract with the Lakers said to be worth $104 million, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
The deal include a no-trade clause, James‘ first as a Laker, as well as a player option for 2025-26, which would be the 6-foot-9 vet’s record-breaking 23rd season in the league (2024-25, his 22nd year, will already tie Hall of Famer Vince Carter’s record for NBA longevity).
The reported new contract’s length is a bit of a surprise, as James could have chosen to sign a three-year contract worth up to $162 million. This gives him a bit more flexibility going forward.
Wojnarowski notes that only James and Phoenix Suns ex-All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal currently possess no-trade clauses in their contracts.
