LeBron James would have already defined his future in the NBA, according to journalist

After facing strong rumors of a possible exchange during the 2024/25 season of NBAlooks like LeBron James will actually renew your contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. According to the journalist Brian Windhorstfrom “ESPN”, the ‘King’, who is in his 21st season within the league, should remain in the league franchise for a while longer. California.

LeBron currently receives US$47.6 million and the value will rise to US$51.4 million in 2024/25. However, this is not a guaranteed year, but rather a player option. James could decline the option, become a free agent and negotiate one last big deal with the 17-time champion franchise.

“I know we’ve heard a lot in recent weeks, some of it about the Lakers’ problems during the campaign. But, my feeling is that this won’t be his last year in Los Angeles. I don’t see him leaving the franchise to join another team, especially in free agency. What I see is that LeBron James not only wants a new contract with the Lakers, he’s eager for it. This new agreement will be greater than the last one agreed between the parties. It will have not just eight, but nine digits. It’s something to monitor when the 2024 offseason arrives.”said Windhorst, during the “First Take” program.

However, the reporter states that the issue of values ​​in an agreement where the star will reach 40 years of age must be evaluated by the team. “This deal is very possible and I think it’s what’s on LeBron’s mind right now. But then it is necessary to understand some things. Will he make it to the end? If we’re talking about nine figures, that’s at least three more years of playing. Will the Lakers pay James $60 million when he’s 42? As I said, it’s good to wait for the market. This will certainly be a discussion amidst everything.”added Windhorst.