James remained efficient this season as one of the league's top players, averaging 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game. Since winning a title with the Lakers to end

LeBron James is expected to pick up his player option worth $52.6 million, keeping him with the Los Angeles Lakers for one more season.

The Los Angeles Lakers don't have to wait any longer for LeBron James' decision regarding his contract status for the 2025-26 campaign. Entering this summer, James had the opportunity to exercise a player option in his contract that would have allowed him to enter unrestricted free agency and negotiate a deal with whatever franchise he wished.