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Brigid Kennedy

LeBron James Not Expected to Take Pay Cut If He Returns to Lakers Next Season

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James on Apr 25, 2025. | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has a lot to think about this offseason—mainly whether or not he'd like to play another year—but it seems like one thing he will not be thinking about is pay.

A detailed report from The Athletic's Sam Amick and Jovan Buha released Friday revealed that, although James was willing to take a salary hit last offseason to help the Lakers' roster, the 40-year-old star is "not expected" to consider such a sacrifice should he play in 2025, per league sources.

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