Huge news on LeBron James' future on Thursday

James is a four-time NBA champion who also played for the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers

On August 4, LeBron James officially became eligible to sign a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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James just completed his fourth season in Los Angeles, averaging 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game.

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Even at 37, he is one of the few true superstars in the NBA. James is expected to sign a 1+1 deal with the Lakers at some point.

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Helin: "Most sources around the league have spoken to NBC expecting LeBron to choose option three - 1+1 - but take his time signing it.

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There's no rush (the extension can be signed by next June). And if that keeps the pressure on the Lakers ,

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As of now, James will be a free agent in the summer of 2023 (after next season). His tenure with the Lakers has been quite a rollercoaster since signing there in the summer of 2018.

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They also missed the NBA playoffs in their first season, but won the 2020 NBA Championship over Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat after being traded

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