King's ransom: LeBron James gets massive new deal

Although there was never really any doubt that he would return to the Lakers, L.A. decided to give LeBron a contract that will bring him to historic heights. - Angie [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20240704) Sports. And then some. 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