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LeBron James 'OPTS OUT of $51.4m Lakers contract' days after team drafted his son Bronny

29/06/2024

LeBron James plans to opt out of his $51.4million player option for next season with the LA Lakers, according to reports.

The Athletic's Shams Charania claims LeBron will instead return to the Lakers on a new contract in the 2024-24 season.

The news comes just two days after his son, Bronny, joined him in LA after being picked by the team in the second round of the NBA Draft.

More to follow.

LeBron James plans to opt out of his $51.4m player option with the LA Lakers for next season

LeBron James plans to opt out of his $51.4m player option with the LA Lakers for next season

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