STORY: LeBron James has signed a two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN reports His agent says the $97.1 million deal includes an extension option for another year through the 2024-25 season James had been in the final season of his current deal, worth $44.5 millionThe contract will see James overtake Kevin Durant as the highest-earning player in NBA history His total career guaranteed money: $532 millionJames averaged 30.3 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game last season, injuries limiting him to 56 games The four-time NBA champion and MVP turns 38 in December James has said he intends to stay with the Lakers for as long as he can play