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LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James exercises $52.6 million player option to return to Lakers for 2025-26

With LeBron reportedly opting into his $52.6 million player option, he'll become the 1st player in NBA history to play a 23rd season.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 20d

LeBron James Makes Decision on Contract Option With Lakers for Next Season

This article was originally published on www.si.com as LeBron James Makes Decision on Contract Option With Lakers for Next Season .

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

LeBron James' NBA Future Gets Major Update Amid Lakers Drama

The NBA offseason has slowed down from a roster movement perspective, but the rumor mill has still been working overtime. With the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James locked into a standoff, trade rumors and retirement rumors have been running rampant.

Total Pro Sports on MSN1d

NBA Exec Claims LeBron James Missed “Storybook Ending” By Not Returning To Cavaliers Amid Strong Lakers Fallout Rumors

LeBron James, the star of the Los Angeles Lakers, recently made headlines with his contract decision. His agent, Rich Paul, ...

Yardbarker1y

All Options Still On Table Regarding LeBron James’ Contract Status

According to Shams Charania and Jovan Buha of The Athletic, opting in and opting out are both on the table for LeBron, who could still play two more NBA seasons:. James has a June 29 deadline for ...

USA Today2y

Why LeBron's player option allows him to potentially play wherever ...

With all that in mind, the player option for 2024-25 is far and away the most significant portion of LeBron's new contract with the Lakers. Related. LeBron James had a great reaction to ...

Sporting News20d

LeBron James player option, explained: How Lakers star's contract ...

James exercised that player option on June 29, 2025, placing him under contract with the Lakers for $52.6 million and keeping him from entering free agency in 2025. Had James declined his ...

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