LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
June 2025
LeBron James has exercised his $52.6 million player option for the 2025–26 season, confirming he’ll return for a record-setting 23rd NBA campaign. He remains focused on contending for a fifth championship before deciding on retirement.
Despite past speculation about his future and retirement hints, LeBron’s agent Rich Paul confirmed his intent to stay with L.A. He will monitor the Lakers’ offseason moves closely, especially as the team seeks a new center to fill gaps exposed in their playoff loss.