LeBron James inks 2-year extension with Lakers, to make NBA history: reports

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LeBron James reportedly agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

The deal is worth $97.1 million and includes a 15% trade kicker, ESPN reported. With the deal, he’s set to become the highest-earning player in NBA history, passing current Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant at $532 million in guaranteed money just from the league.

The deal puts to rest any speculation about what James may do next. He only had one year left on his current deal with the Lakers.

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James goes to the basket during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Dec. 10, 2021, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Over the past few months, James has teased the idea of teaming up Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, or even suggesting he would be open to returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

James was asked in an episode of HBO's "The Shop" in April who he would want to team up with.

"In today’s game? S—t, there’s some mother-----s in today’s game, but Steph Curry. Steph Curry is the one that I would want to play with, for sure, in today’s game. … Right now, it’s Steph," James said.

"I love everything about that guy. Lethal. When he gets out of his car you’d better guard him right from the moment he pulls up to the arena. As soon as he gets out of his car, you better guard his a--. You might want to guard him when he gets out of bed. I swear to God."

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) is defended by Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, right, during the first half in Los