(CNN)NBA Superstar LeBron James to 2-year deal Agreed He extended his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday in a deal worth $97.1 million, according to various reports, including ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The new deal brings the 37-year-old to his $532 million in guaranteed career earnings, and Brooklyn his Nets star Kevin overtaking his Durant. , earned the highest salary in league history.
The contract includes his option as a player for the 2024/25 season, which means James can opt out of the final year of his contract if he does not want to remain with the team. To do.
CNN has reached out to the Lakers to confirm his new contract.
If the new season starts on Oct. 18 and he avoids injury, James will pass Kareem his Abdul his Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time scoring record holder. It is expected that
James averaged 30.3 points in 56 games last season, even though the Lakers missed the playoffs in a difficult season.
But the franchise now has salary cap flexibility to add another top-signed player to the team, already boasting the likes of James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis. May enhance your star-studded roster.