Lakers Superstar LeBron James Reveals His Future Plans in LA
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has revealed his future plans for the 2025-26 season.
ESPN's Shams Charania shared that James will opt into his $52.6 million player option for the upcoming season.
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves prior to the start of the first quarter of Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs...
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves prior to the start of the first quarter of Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on April 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 116-113 to take a 3-1 series lead. More
Photo byBreaking: Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is opting into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
Paul adds: LeBron "knows the Lakers are building for the future ... but he values a realistic chance of winning it all." pic.twitter.com/q5mT1O2R35 — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2025
James' agent, Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, shared this statement with ESPN.
"LeBron wants to compete for a championship," Paul told ESPN. "He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.
"We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what's best for him."
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