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The Lakers' pledge to LeBron

After signing LeBron James to a contract extension that potentially extends his stay in Lakerland through 2024-25, Hollywood's Team continues its trade pursuit of title-worthy talent

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Marc Stein
Aug 18, 2022
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LeBron James got everything he could have wanted this week from the Los Angeles Lakers. At least contractually speaking.

James on Thursday formally signed the maximum allowable contract extension for a player who turns 38 on Dec. 30. With one season left on his current deal, James landed a two-year extension worth nearly $100 million that contains a play…

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