Lakers superstar forward LeBron James is picking up his $52.6M player option for the 2025-26 season.

LeBron James decided to pick up his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season, his agent told ESPN on Sunday afternoon.

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. James intends to closely monitor the Lakers' moves and whether the team is ...

James exercised his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN.

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.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is exercising his player option for the 2025-26 season and will not become a free agent this summer.

James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, exercised his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season, James’ longtime agent Rich Paul told The Athletic.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is exercising his player option for the 2025-26 season and will not become a free agent this summer.