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Current Contract
LeBron James signed a 4 year / $153,312,846 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, including $153,312,846 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $38,328,212. In 2020-1, James will earn a base salary of $39,219,565, while carrying a cap hit of $39,219,565 and a dead cap value of $39,219,565.
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $153,312,846 Signing Bonus: - Average Salary: $38,328,212 Signed Using: Cap Space Free Agent: 0 / Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit 2018-19 33 $35,654,150 $35,654,150 2019-20 34 $37,436,858 $37,436,858 2020-21 35 $39,219,565 $39,219,565 2021-22 36 $41,002,273 $41,002,273 Contract Notes:- 2021 Player Option (voided with LAL extension)
- 15% Trade Kicker [2018 N/A via max salary]
- 2019-20 cash reduction effects 2020-21 cash total due to advanced payment
Sources: NBA contract specifics generally collected from media releases as well as multiple media outlets. .
Upcoming Contract Extension
Contract: 2 yr(s) / $85,655,532 Signing Bonus: - Avg. Salary: $42,827,766 Signed Using: Bird Free Agent: 2023 / UFA Year Age Base Salary Cap Hit Dead Yearly Cash 2021-22 36 $41,180,544 $41,180,544 $41,180,544 $41,180,544($41,180,544) 2022-23 37 $44,474,988 $44,474,988 $44,474,988 $44,474,988($85,655,532) 2023 38 UFA
Previous Contracts
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2016-2017
Contract: 3 yr(s) / $99,857,127 Signing Bonus: - Avg Salary: $33,285,709 Signed Using: Early Bird Free Agent: 2018 / UFA 2015-2016
Contract: 2 yr(s) / $46,974,673 Signing Bonus: - Avg Salary: $23,487,337 Signed Using: Non Bird Free Agent: 2017 / UFA 2014-2014
Contract: 2 yr(s) / $42,217,798 Signing Bonus: - Avg Salary: $21,108,899 Signed Using: Cap Space Free Agent: 2015 / UFA 2010-2013
Contract: 6 yr(s) / $109,837,500 Signing Bonus: - Avg Salary: $18,306,250 Signed Using: Bird Free Agent: 2014 / UFA 2007-2010
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $60,380,987 Signing Bonus: - Avg Salary: $15,095,247 Signed Using: Free Agent: 2010 / UFA 2003-2006Entry Level
Contract: 4 yr(s) / $18,788,540 Signing Bonus: - Avg Salary: $4,697,135 Signed Using: Free Agent: 0 / -
Estimated Career Earnings
A look at the calculated cash earnings for LeBron James, including any upcoming years.
Year Team Awards Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Trade Kicker Total Cash 2003-04 ROY $4,018,290 - - - $4,018,290 2004-05 $4,320,360 - - - $4,320,360 2005-06 $4,621,800 - - - $4,621,800 2006-07 $5,828,090 - - - $5,828,090 2007-08 $13,041,250 - - - $13,041,250 2008-09 , MVP $14,410,581 - - - $14,410,581 2009-10 , MVP $15,779,912 - - - $15,779,912 2010-11 $14,500,000 - - - $14,500,000 2011-12 , MVP $12,896,159 - - - $12,896,159 2012-13 , MVP $17,545,000 - - - $17,545,000 2013-14 $19,067,500 - - - $19,067,500 2014-15 $20,644,400 - - - $20,644,400 2015-16 $22,970,500 - - - $22,970,500 2016-17 $30,963,450 - - - $30,963,450 2017-18 $33,285,709 - - - $33,285,709 2018-19 $35,654,150 - - - $35,654,150 2019-20* $37,436,858 - - - $37,436,858 2020-21 $36,879,761 - - - $36,879,761 Est. Earnings
(18 seasons)$343,863,770 - - - $343,863,770 2021-22 $41,180,544 - - - $41,180,544 2022-23 $44,474,988 - - - $44,474,988 $429,519,302 - - - $429,519,302 Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Incentive Trade Kicker Total Cash 11 seasons $169,884,342 - - - $169,884,342 4 seasons $64,008,659 - - - $64,008,659 3 seasons $109,970,769 - - - $109,970,769 * earnings may include deduction of original cashed earned due to shortened season
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Transactions
Jan 15 2021Fined $2,000 for technical foul during NOP-LAL gameDec 3 2020Signed a 2 year $85.66 million contract extension with Los Angeles (LAL)Oct 11 2020Fined $2,000 for technical foul during LAL-MIA game (playoff)Aug 5 2020Fined $2,000 for technical foul during OKC-LAL gameNov 13 2019Fined $2,000 for technical foul during GSW-LAL gameJul 9 2018Signed a 4 year $153.5 million maximum contract with Los Angeles (LAL)Jun 29 2018Declined $35.6 million option with Cleveland (CLE) for 2018-19Apr 22 2018Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-IND game (playoff)Feb 25 2018Fined $3,000 for technical foul during SAS-CLE gameJan 12 2018Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-IND gameDec 30 2017Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-UTH gameNov 28 2017Fined $4,000 for two technical fouls during MIA-CLE gameNov 28 2017Fined $2,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) from MIA-CLE gameNov 13 2017Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-NYK gameJun 9 2017Fined $2,000 for technical foul during GSW-CLE game (playoff)Mar 9 2017Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-DET gameJan 10 2017Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-UTH gameDec 1 2016Fined $2,000 for technical foul during LAC-CLE gameAug 12 2016Signed a 3 year $100 million contact with Cleveland (CLE)Jun 28 2016Declined $24 million option with Cleveland (CLE); becomes an Unrestricted Free AgentMar 26 2016Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-NYK gameJan 18 2016Fined $2,000 for technical foul during GSW-CLE gameDec 23 2015Fined $2,000 for technical foul during NYK-CLE gameDec 4 2015Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-NOP gameJun 28 2015Declined a $21.6 million option with Cleveland (CLE) for the 2015-2016 seasonMay 8 2015Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-CHI game (playoff)Apr 5 2015Fined $3,000 for technical foul during CHI-CLE gameMar 12 2015Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-SAS gameMar 6 2015Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-ATL gameMar 1 2015Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-HOU gameDec 26 2014Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-ORL gameDec 25 2014Fined $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-MIA gameJul 12 2014Signed a 2 year $42.2 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)Jun 24 2014Exercised Early Termination Option with Miami (MIA) to void remaining years of contractJun 8 2014Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-SAS game (playoff)May 12 2014Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-BKN game (playoff)Apr 4 2014Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIN-MIA gameMar 9 2014Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-CHI gameFeb 11 2014Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-PHX gameFeb 5 2014Fined $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-LAC gameJan 26 2014Fined $2,000 for technical foul during SAS-MIA gameJul 9 2010Signed a 6 year $110 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)Jul 9 2010Traded to Miami (MIA) from Cleveland (CLE) as part of a sign-and-trade for a 2011 2nd round pick, 2 future 1st round picks, and a future 2nd round pickJul 18 2006Signed a 4 year $60.4 million rookie scale extension with Cleveland (CLE)Apr 16 2004Cleveland (CLE) exercised $5.8 million option for 2006-2007Jul 3 2003Signed a 3 year $12.9 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)Jun 26 2003Drafted by Cleveland (CLE): Round 1 (#1 overall) -
Fines & Suspensions
A look at the reported fines & suspensions for LeBron James, and the financial implications.
Date Team Category Games Susp. Forfeited Reason 01/15/2021 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during NOP-LAL game 10/11/2020 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during LAL-MIA game (playoff) 08/05/2020 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during OKC-LAL game 11/13/2019 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during GSW-LAL game 04/22/2018 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-IND game (playoff) 02/25/2018 Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during SAS-CLE game 01/12/2018 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-IND game 12/30/2017 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-UTH game 11/28/2017 Technical Foul $4,000 for two technical fouls during MIA-CLE game 11/28/2017 Ejection $2,000 for ejection (two technical fouls) from MIA-CLE game 11/13/2017 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-NYK game 06/09/2017 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during GSW-CLE game (playoff) 03/09/2017 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-DET game 01/10/2017 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-UTH game 12/01/2016 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during LAC-CLE game 03/26/2016 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-NYK game 01/18/2016 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during GSW-CLE game 12/23/2015 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during NYK-CLE game 12/04/2015 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-NOP game 05/08/2015 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-CHI game (playoff) 04/05/2015 Technical Foul $3,000 for technical foul during CHI-CLE game 03/12/2015 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-SAS game 03/06/2015 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-ATL game 03/01/2015 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-HOU game 12/26/2014 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-ORL game 12/25/2014 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during CLE-MIA game 06/08/2014 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-SAS game (playoff) 05/12/2014 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-BKN game (playoff) 04/04/2014 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during MIN-MIA game 03/09/2014 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-CHI game 02/11/2014 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-PHX game 02/05/2014 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during MIA-LAC game 01/26/2014 Technical Foul $2,000 for technical foul during SAS-MIA game - $70,000 -
Statistics
Season Team Games MPG FG% 3PT% FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK TOV PT Prod Pts 2020 LAL 14 2.27 0.486 0.382 0.728 0.79 7.29 8.07 7.71 0.79 0.36 3.50 24.07 44.11 2019 LAL 67 0.52 0.493 0.348 0.693 0.99 6.85 7.84 10.21 1.16 0.54 3.90 25.34 49.57 2018 LAL 55 0.64 0.510 0.339 0.665 1.04 7.42 8.45 8.25 1.31 0.60 3.58 27.36 50.13 2017 CLE 82 0.45 0.542 0.367 0.731 1.18 7.48 8.66 9.11 1.41 0.87 4.24 27.45 51.82 2016 CLE 74 0.51 0.548 0.363 0.674 1.31 7.35 8.66 8.74 1.24 0.59 4.08 26.41 49.51 2015 CLE 76 0.47 0.520 0.309 0.731 1.46 5.97 7.43 6.74 1.37 0.64 3.28 25.26 45.04 2014 CLE 69 0.52 0.488 0.354 0.710 0.74 5.29 6.03 7.41 1.58 0.71 3.94 25.26 44.24 2013 MIA 77 0.49 0.567 0.379 0.750 1.05 5.87 6.92 6.35 1.57 0.34 3.51 27.13 45.27 2012 MIA 74 0.51 0.567 0.410 0.759 1.26 6.72 7.97 7.27 1.72 0.88 3.00 26.86 49.53 2011 MIA 64 0.58 0.533 0.360 0.769 1.48 6.33 7.81 6.08 1.81 0.81 3.38 27.02 47.38 2010 MIA 54 0.71 0.484 0.343 0.756 0.94 6.48 7.43 7.06 1.56 0.67 3.70 26.15 46.38 2009 CLE 16 2.37 0.525 0.356 0.786 0.88 5.94 6.81 7.75 1.38 0.69 3.94 29.44 49.43 2008 CLE 80 0.47 0.489 0.342 0.777 1.31 6.25 7.56 7.20 1.70 1.16 3.00 28.53 51.13 Totals 802 36.77 0.522 0.356 0.734 1.16 6.54 7.70 7.68 1.48 0.71 3.60 26.66 48.20