Report: LeBron James, Lakers Agree to Two-Year, $97.1 Million Extension

LeBron James and the Lakers reportedly agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million extension that keeps James in Los Angeles, with a player option for the 2024-2025 season

The last two seasons, however, have been anything but smooth sailing in Los Angeles. Following his fourth NBA championship, James battled injuries and missed almost half of the 2020-21 regular season. The Lakers made the NBA playoffs but were quickly bounced 4-2 in the first round by the Phoenix Suns.

Not even the struggles of that season could have been a premonition for what was to come. This past season, Los Angeles suffered what could only be classified as a, going 6-18 out of the All-Star break and missing the play-in tournament altogether. As the Lakers look to return to championship form, locking down the 18-time All-Star was a step in the right direction.

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