LeBron Jamesis taking less so hisLos Angeles Lakerscan do more.
The hope is the Lakers can avoid salary cap restrictions down the line, ESPN first reported.
James signed a two-year extension worth $101.35 million.
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He could have taken a $104 million max deal, according to the media outlet.
The Athletic reported the new contract also comes with a player option and a 15% trade kicker.
James opted out of the final year of his $51.4 million contract in June.
James has taken a pay cut before.
In 2010, he joined the Miami Heat on a two-year, $68.6 million contract.
