LEBRON JAMES #23
Philadelphia 76ers
Power Forward, Point Guard, Small Forward, Shooting Guard
Salary: $3,876,528
Cap Hit: $3,876,528
: 23 : No
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SUMMARY▴▾
LeBron James' salary is $3,876,528 for the 2026-27 season. He is a 41 year old power forward who was born on Dec 30, 1984. He was drafted 1st overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1st round of the 2003 draft. He has signed 11 contracts worth a total value of $825,351,804. He will be a UFA at the end of the 2027-28 season when he is 43 years old. He is represented by the agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Management Group.
CURRENT CONTRACT
VETERAN CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT
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: $3,973,442: 2.00LeBron James signed a 1-2 year, $7,946,883 contract with the Philadelphia 76ers on Jul 26, 2026. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $3,876,528 to $4,070,355.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | $3,876,528 | $3,876,528 | $3,876,528 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2027-28 | Player | $4,070,355 | $4,070,355 (+5%) | $4,070,355 | $0 | $0 | |
| TOTAL | $7,946,883 | $7,946,883 | $7,946,883 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base SalaryCONTRACT HISTORY
: $4,697,293: 9.17
CLELeBron James signed a 3-4 year, $18,789,170 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jul 3, 2003. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $4,018,920 to $5,828,090.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04 | $4,018,920 | $4,018,920 | $4,018,920 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2004-05 | $4,320,360 | $4,320,360 (+8%) | $4,320,360 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2005-06 | $4,621,800 | $4,621,800 (+8%) | $4,621,800 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2006-07 | Team | Yes (Apr 16, 2004) | $5,828,090 | $5,828,090 (+30%) | $5,828,090 (0→5.83M) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $18,789,170 | $18,789,170 | $18,789,170 | $0 | $0 |
DESIGNATED ROOKIE SCALE EXTENSION
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT
: $15,095,247: 23.44
CLELeBron James signed a 3-4 year, $60,380,987 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jul 18, 2006. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $13,041,250 to $17,149,244.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 Max | $13,041,250 | $13,041,250 | $13,041,250 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2008-09 Max | $14,410,581 | $14,410,581 (+11%) | $14,410,581 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2009-10 Max | $15,779,912 | $15,779,912 (+11%) | $15,779,912 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2010-11 Max | Player | No (Jul 8, 2010) | $17,149,244 | $17,149,244 (+11%) | $0 (17.1M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $60,380,987 | $60,380,987 | $43,231,743 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary: $18,306,250: 24.98CLE (Sign & Trade: 
MIA)LeBron James signed a 4-6 year, $109,837,500 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jul 9, 2010. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $14,500,000 to $22,112,500.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | $14,500,000 | $14,500,000 | $14,500,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2011-12 | $16,022,500 | $16,022,500 (+11%) | $16,022,500 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2012-13 | $17,545,000 | $17,545,000 (+11%) | $17,545,000 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2013-14 | $19,067,500 | $19,067,500 (+11%) | $19,067,500 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2014-15 | ETO | Yes (Jun 24, 2014) | $20,590,000 | $20,590,000 (+11%) | $0 (20.6M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| 2015-16 | Player | No | $22,112,500 | $22,112,500 (+11%) | $0 (22.1M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $109,837,500 | $109,837,500 | $67,135,000 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base SalaryVETERAN CONTRACT (EXTENSION)
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT: $21,108,899: 32.74
CLELeBron James signed a 1-2 year, $42,217,798 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jul 12, 2014. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $20,644,400 to $21,573,398.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 Max | $20,644,400 | $20,644,400 | $20,644,400 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2015-16 Max | Player | No (Jun 28, 2015) | $21,573,398 | $21,573,398 (+5%) | $0 (21.6M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $42,217,798 | $42,217,798 | $20,644,400 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary: $23,487,337: 32.82CLELeBron James signed a 1-2 year, $46,974,673 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jul 10, 2015. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $22,970,500 to $24,004,173.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 Max | $22,970,500 | $22,970,500 | $22,970,500 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2016-17 Max | Player | No (Jun 28, 2016) | $24,004,173 | $24,004,173 (+5%) | $0 (24.0M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $46,974,673 | $46,974,673 | $22,970,500 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary: $33,285,709: 32.89CLELeBron James signed a 2-3 year, $99,857,127 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Aug 12, 2016. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $30,963,450 to $35,607,968.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | $30,963,450 | $30,963,450 | $30,963,450 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2017-18 | $33,285,709 | $33,285,709 (+8%) | $33,285,709 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2018-19 | Player | No (Jun 29, 2018) | $35,607,968 | $35,607,968 (+8%) | $0 (35.6M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $99,857,127 | $99,857,127 | $64,249,159 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary: $38,328,212: 35.00
LALLeBron James signed a 3-4 year, $153,312,848 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Jul 10, 2018. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $35,654,150 to $41,002,274.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 Max | $35,654,150 | $35,654,150 | $35,654,150 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2019-20 Max | $37,436,858 | $37,436,858 (+5%) | $37,436,858 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2020-21 Max | $39,219,566 | $39,219,566 (+5%) | $39,219,566 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2021-22 Max | Player | No (Dec 3, 2020) | $41,002,274 | $41,002,274 (+5%) | $0 (41.0M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $153,312,848 | $153,312,848 | $112,310,574 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary: $42,827,766: 36.63LALLeBron James signed a 2 year, $85,655,532 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec 3, 2020. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $41,180,544 to $44,474,988.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 Max | $41,180,544 | $41,180,544 | $41,180,544 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2022-23 Max | $44,474,988 | $44,474,988 (+8%) | $44,474,988 | $0 | $0 | ||
| TOTAL | $85,655,532 | $85,655,532 | $85,655,532 | $0 | $0 |
VETERAN EXTENSION
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT: $49,511,644: 35.00LALLeBron James signed a 1-2 year, $99,023,288 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Aug 18, 2022. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $47,607,350 to $51,415,938.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 Max | $47,607,350 | $47,607,350 | $47,607,350 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2024-25 Max | Player | No (Jun 29, 2024) | $51,415,938 | $51,415,938 (+8%) | $0 (50.4M→0) | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $99,023,288 | $99,023,288 | $47,607,350 | $0 | $0 |
VETERAN CONTRACT
COMPARE THIS CONTRACT: $50,677,999: 35.00
LALLeBron James signed a 1-2 year, $101,355,998 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Jul 6, 2024. The contract has a cap hit that ranges from $48,728,845 to $52,627,153.
| Season | Option | Option Used | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Guaranteed | Likely Inctv. | Unlikely Inctv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | $48,728,845 | $48,728,845 | $48,728,845 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 2025-26 | Player | Yes (Jun 29, 2025) | $52,627,153 | $52,627,153 (+8%) | $52,627,153 | $0 | $0 |
| TOTAL | $101,355,998 | $101,355,998 | $101,355,998 | $0 | $0 |
: 15% of the remaining Base Salary
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