LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018 after agreeing to a four-year, $153 million deal, as per Spotrac. After winning the NBA Championship in his second season with the Lakers, King James renegotiated his deal and signed an extension for another two years worth $85.65 million keeping him with the team till the 2022-23 season. During the 2024 offseason, LeBron signed a maximum extension contract of two years with the Los Angeles Lakers that is worth $101,355,998, as per Spotrac.
According to Forbes, LeBron James has a net worth of $1.2 billion, as of January 2025. According to Spotrac, as of 2024, James has earned more the $528.69 million from his NBA contracts.
How much is LeBron James getting paid?
According to Spotrac, LeBron James is set to make $48.7 million during the 2024-25 NBA season.
What are the terms of LeBron James contract?
LeBron James' latest contract is worth $101.3 million and has a player option for the 2025-26 NBA season. According to Spotrac, the deadline to opt-in the player option is June 29, 2025.
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How much of LeBron James' contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, LeBron James has a fully guaranteed $101.3 million contract that runs through the 2025-26 NBA season with the second year being a player option. LeBron James' deal as of now means that he will become an unrestricted free agent in either the 2025 or 2026 off-season.
How many years are left on LeBron's contract?
LeBron James' contract which he signed before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season is a two-year deal with the Lakers. This contract has a player option for the 2025-26 season which means that LeBron James will become an unrestricted free agent in either the 2025 or 2026 off-season.
LeBron James contract History
According to Spotrac, the following table shows a history of all LeBron contracts, as of January 2025,
| SEASON | TEAM | SALARY/STATUS |
| 2025-26 | Los Angeles Lakers | $52,627,153 (Player Option) |
| 2024-25 | Los Angeles Lakers | $48,728,845 |
| 2023-24 | Los Angeles Lakers | $47,607,350 |
| 2022-23 | Los Angeles Lakers | $44,474,988 |
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | $41,180,544 |
| 2020-21 | Los Angeles Lakers | $39,219,566 |
| 2019/20 | Los Angeles Lakers | $37,436,858 |
| 2018/19 | Los Angeles Lakers | $35,654,150 |
| 2017/18 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $33,285,709 |
| 2016/17 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $30,963,450 |
| 2015/16 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $22,970,500 |
| 2014/15 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $20,644,400 |
| 2013/14 | Miami Heat | $19,067,500 |
| 2012/13 | Miami Heat | $17,545,000 |
| 2011/12 | Miami Heat | $16,022,500 |
| 2010/11 | Miami Heat | $14,500,000 |
| 2009/10 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $15,779,912 |
| 2008/09 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $14,410,581 |
| 2007/08 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $13,041,250 |
| 2006/07 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $5,828,090 |
| 2005/06 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $4,621,800 |
| 2004/05 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $4,320,360 |
| 2003/04 | Cleveland Cavaliers | $4,018,920 |
What was LeBron James biggest contract?
LeBron James' biggest contract in terms of total money was his four-year, $153 million contract that he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Can LeBron opt out of his Los Angeles Lakers contract?
Yes, LeBron can opt out of his contract as his current contract has a player option for the 2025-26 NBA season.
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FAQs on Lebron James
A. As of December 2024, LeBron James has an approximate net worth of $1.2 billion, according to Forbes.
A. LeBron James' eldest son is named LeBron James Jr. but is commonly known as Bronny James.
A. No, LeBron James has not won the Defensive Player of the Year.
A. As of January 2025, Lebron James is 40 years old.
