LeBron James has been the talk of the NBA offseason over the last couple of weeks. As his situation with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to develop, things have gotten very strange between the two parties.

Speculation over LeBron James’ future has intensified as he enters his 23rd NBA season. The 40-year-old opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, marking the first time during his Los Angeles Lakers tenure that he didn’t sign a multi-year extension when faced with the ability to do so.

LeBron James is entering his 22nd NBA season. For no less than four or five of them, he’s been at the center of the league’s offseason news cycle. Such is the case again this summer, with James’ name spinning on the rumor mill as much as ever.