Lakers News: How Los Angeles Plans to Approach LeBron James' Future

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James has emerged as one of the top potential free agents on the market this summer — despite being 39 years old and on the verge of his record-tying 22nd pro season. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Lakers will be happy to give James any deal he wants. Due to the latest CBA's new Over-38 Rule, the most James can be re-signed for is a three-year deal, notes Sam Quinn of CBS Sports. Maximally, he would pick up his $51.4 million player option with the Lakers for 2024-25, and with baked-in yearly 8% raises, he'd earn a total of $164.3 million through the 2026-27 season on the deal, when he'd turn 42 midseason.