{"id":749201,"date":"2026-06-30T14:17:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandrarose.com\/?p=749201"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:24:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:24:52","slug":"report-lebron-james-to-sign-below-market-contract-with-warriors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandrarose.com\/2026\/06\/report-lebron-james-to-sign-below-market-contract-with-warriors\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: LeBron James to sign “below market” contract with Warriors"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LeBron James and Steph Curry in Paris on August 8, 2024. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS \/ AFP via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LeBron James has parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers after 8 seasons. The team reportedly declined to offer the aging superstar a max contract.<\/p>\n

Sources say LeBron, 41, is close to signing a “below market” contract with the Golden State Warriors to play alongside his friend, Steph Curry.<\/p>\n

Other sources say LeBron is still in talks with his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers.<\/p>\n

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Bronny James and LeBron James on October 06, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LeBron and his son, Bronny James, made history<\/a><\/strong> in 2024 as the NBA’s first father-son duo to play together.<\/p>\n

LeBron, who will turn 42 in December, completed his 23rd year in the NBA last season. His agent, Rich Paul, informed the Lakers that he will not return for the 2026-27 season. ESPN first reported the news on Tuesday, June 30.<\/p>\n

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La La Vazquez and LeBron James in Times Square in New York City on June 18, 2003. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Cavaliers drafted LeBron out of high school as the 1st overall pick in 2003. The Lakers signed LeBron to a $154 million contract in 2018. He won 2 NBA championships with the Miami Heat (2012-2013), an NBA title with the Cavaliers (2016) and the so-called “bubble” championship in 2020 with the Lakers.<\/p>\n

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Bronny James and LeBron James on January 28, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It’s no secret that LeBron is desperate to win a fifth ring in his final season. However, his eldest son, Bronny, won’t be along for the ride.<\/p>\n

On Monday, June 29, the Lakers signed<\/a><\/strong> Bronny to a $2.3 million contract for the 2026-27 season. $1.3 million is guaranteed.<\/p>\n

The move came as a surprise to Lakers fans. The team could have saved $1 million by letting Bronny become a free agent.<\/p>\n

Many NBA fans say Bronny got his first Lakers deal because of his father. Fans believed the 55th overall pick in the NBA Draft shouldn’t be in the NBA.<\/p>\n

But Bronny showed signs of future greatness – in the G League. The Lakers also have a team option on Bronny’s contract for 2027-28.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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