LeBron James Negotiates New Lakers Deal for 24th Season as Free Agency Opens
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 17
LeBron James Negotiates New Lakers Deal for 24th Season as Free Agency Opens
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 17
Summary
ESPN reported LeBron James' representatives and the Lakers are negotiating the structure of a new contract, with talks underway as he enters free agency.
Brian Windhorst said James intends to keep playing and is focused on reaching an agreement with Los Angeles within the next 14 days.
A return would give James a record 24th NBA season and extend a Lakers run that began in 2018.
The decision comes after Los Angeles was eliminated by Oklahoma City in the Western Conference semifinals, with James carrying the team through part of the playoffs amid injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.