LeBron James Contract

Last Modified Oct 27, 2024 10:32 GMT
NameLeBron Raymone James Sr
Height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
PositionSmall Forward / Power Forward
Age39 years
TeamLos Angeles Lakers
Net worthApprox $1.2 billion
Salary$48,728,845

LeBron James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018 after agreeing to a 4-year, $153 million deal. After winning the NBA Championship in his 2nd season with the Lakers, King James renegotiated his deal and signed an extension for another 2 years worth $85 million keeping him with the team till the 2022-23 season. Whereas in the 2024 offseason, LeBron signed a maximum extension contract of two years with the Los Angeles Lakers that is worth $101,355,998.

According to Sportico, LeBron James has now earned over $1.2 billion between his on-court and off-court endeavors. James earned $528 million from his NBA contracts and $700 million from sponsorships and other investments.

Lebron James Contract
Lebron James Contract
Current contract$101.35 million over 2 years
2024-25$48,728,845
2025-26$52,627,153

How much is LeBron James getting paid?

LeBron James is set to make $48.7 million during the 2024-25 NBA season. At the time of signing this was the highest contract in league history. In the next 2025-26 season, LeBron James will pocket a handsome base salary worth $52.6 million.

What are the terms of LeBron James Contract?

LeBron James' latest contract is worth $101.3 million and sees him through to the 2025-26 NBA season.

Since James is already 39 years old, he is limited to signing a maximum two-year contract as per the league’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Read more about LeBron James Net Worth.

How much of LeBron James contract is guaranteed?

On his current contract, he has a fully guaranteed $101.3 contract that runs through the 2025-26 NBA season with the last year being a player option. LeBron James deal as of now means that he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.

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. That means that James still has two years left on his contract and he will become an unrestricted free agent in 2026.

LeBron James contract History

The following table shows a history of all LeBron contracts.

SEASONTEAMSALARY/STATUS
2023-24Los Angeles Lakers$47,607,350
2022-23Los Angeles Lakers$44,474,988
2021-22Los Angeles Lakers$41,180,544
2020-21Los Angeles Lakers$39,219,566
2019/20Los Angeles Lakers$37,436,858 ($37,678,600*)
2018/19Los Angeles Lakers$35,654,150 ($36,475,929*)
2017/18Cleveland Cavaliers$33,285,709 ($35,030,744*)
2016/17Cleveland Cavaliers$30,963,450 ($33,119,038*)
2015/16Cleveland Cavaliers$22,970,500 ($24,814,681*)
2014/15Cleveland Cavaliers$20,644,400 ($22,329,434*)
2013/14Miami Heat$19,067,500 ($21,051,220*)
2012/13Miami Heat$17,545,000 ($19,710,161*)
2011/12Miami Heat$16,022,500 ($18,299,290*)
2010/11Miami Heat$14,500,000 ($17,149,801*)
2009/10Cleveland Cavaliers$15,779,912 ($18,860,203*)
2008/09Cleveland Cavaliers$14,410,581 ($16,977,833*)
2007/08Cleveland Cavaliers$13,041,250 ($16,136,130*)
2006/07Cleveland Cavaliers$5,828,090 ($7,404,948*)
2005/06Cleveland Cavaliers$4,621,800 ($6,125,892*)
2004/05Cleveland Cavaliers$4,320,360 ($5,871,248*)
2003/04Cleveland Cavaliers$4,018,920 ($5,639,986*)

What was LeBron James biggest contract?

This 4 year $153 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers was LeBron's biggest contract in terms of total money. However, his latest contract which is worth nearly $100 million in two years is his biggest contract in terms of average annual salary.

This LeBron James Lakers contract is one of the most lucrative contracts among all Los Angeles Lakers contracts. The top two Lakers players in terms of contract are James and Anthony Davis.

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

A. As of October 2024, LeBron James has an approximate net worth of $1.2 billion as per various sources. 

A. LeBron James' eldest son is named LeBron James Jr. but is commonly known as Bronny James.

A. Yes, LeBron James had a player-option inserted in his contract for the 2024-25 NBA season. LeBron opted out of that player option but re-signed with the Lakers.

A. LeBron James is 39 years old as of November 2024. LeBron will be 40 years old in December 2024.

A. LeBron James has around 26 tattoos in his body as per online sources.

A. No, LeBron has not won the Defensive Player of the Year.

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