LeBron James may secure a multi-year, nine-figure contract extension with the Lakers, aiming to continue his career until the age of 42 in a potential $180 million deal.
Superstar LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, the oldest player in the NBA and a 20-season veteran, may be considering signing a contract extension that would allow him to play until 42 years old.
The basketball legend, who has been following James since high school, is eager to sign a new contract to stay in Los Angeles, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst.
Windhorst stated, “I don’t think this is LeBron’s last stand, I don’t think this is the Lakers’ last stand,” on First Take. 
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“First off, I believe LeBron is hoping to secure a multi-year, nine-figure contract with the Lakers during the offseason. That will surpass the current contract he is on in size.
“Now, whether or not he’s able to finish that deal, whether or not the Lakers want to give him a three-year contract and pay him $60 million when he’s 42 years old, that’s a different discussion.”
James signed a two-year, $99 million contract extension with the Lakers in August 2022, and he is currently in the first year of that deal.
Looking ahead, he holds a player option for the 2024-25 season. Windhorst anticipates that LeBron will opt out of this option, paving the way for a new three-year extension with the Lakers, carrying the possibility of a $180 million payout.
