BREAKING NEWS: Lakers, LeBron Agree to Extension – One of the greatest players of all time is staying put with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James agreed to a new two-year, $97.1 million contract with L.A. on Wednesday, agent Rich Paul told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowsk. James was previously scheduled for unrestricted free agency after the 2022-23 season. When his contract status was looming, James talked about his goal of playing alongside his son Bronny in the NBA on multiple occasions. The younger James would be eligible for the 2024 NBA draft assuming the one-and-done rule remains in place. While it remains to be seen if he will play on the same team as his son, the Lakers ensured James’ time with the Purple and Gold is not over yet. Read more at: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10015278-lebron-james-lakers-agree-to-2-year-971m-contract-extension-max-value-of-111m (Scott Ploacek/Bleacher Report)
