LeBron James Says His New $101 Million Contract With Lakers ‘Could Be’ the Last NBA Contract He Signs

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James isn’t sure if he’s ready to sign another NBA contract after his new deal expires.

James revealed that his current contract could be his last in an interview with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.

“I mean, it could be (the last contract I sign),” James said (2:35). “I would never think, ‘Oh, maybe not.’ Yeah, it could be. Easily. But we’ll see what happens.”

The 39-year-old returned to the Lakers on Wednesday on a two-year, $101.4 million deal that keeps him under contract through 2026. James also has a player option for the 2025-26 season.

If he plays through the end of his current contract, he will pass Hall of Fame forward Vince Carter for the most seasons played in an NBA career with 23.

James has set countless records throughout his legendary career, and there’s not much left for him to accomplish that he hasn’t already accomplished. He’s already the NBA’s all-time leading scorer with four MVP awards to his name, and has won championships with three different organizations.

He made his 20th All-Star appearance in his 2023-24 campaign, setting a new NBA record. James finished the year averaging 25.7 points and 8.3 assists per game on 54.0/41.0/75.0 shooting splits, marking the second season of his career in which he made at least 40 percent of his three-pointers.

He will also fulfill a dream by sharing the court with his son, Bronny James, next season. The Lakers selected the younger James with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft, subsequently signing him to a four-year contract worth $7.9 million.

While LeBron is set to return and help Los Angeles rebound from a first-round playoff exit, his long-term future in the conference is far from certain.