LeBron James faces free agency with proposed two-year, $50M contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
LeBron James is now an unrestricted free agent after his two-year, $101.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers expired. Following a playoff exit, he expressed uncertainty about his future, stating he needs time to discuss options with his family. Analyst BA Turner proposed a two-year, $50 million deal with a player option, allowing James greater control over his career decisions. This proposal could help the Lakers manage their salary cap while retaining key players and adding new talent. The next steps for both James and the Lakers remain unclear as negotiations begin.
- •LeBron James became a free agent on June 5, 2026.
- •He averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 rebounds this season.
- •The Lakers were swept in the second round by Oklahoma City.
- •James' previous contract was worth $101.3 million over two years.
- •Analyst proposes $50 million total deal with player option and no-trade clause.
- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — $50M contract proposal floated for LeBron James amid Lakers free agency
"LeBron James faces NBA free agency as analyst BA Turner proposes a flexible two-year, $50M Lakers contract with a player option and no-trade clause.
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