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

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…