A new report indicates that Lebron James has signed a two-year, $97.1 million extension with the LA Lakers, making him the highest-earning player in NBA history.

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DAVE BRIGGS: LeBron James has become the highest earning player in NBA history. The Los Angeles Lakers and King James have agreed to a two-year $97.1 million contract extension, according to multiple reports. The New Deal pushes James' career guaranteed money up to $532 million, pulling him into that top earning spot. The contract extension also includes a player option for the '24, '25 season. James had been entering the final season of his contract.