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LeBron James picks up $52.6M player option with Lakers for 23rd NBA season

“LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” Paul told ESPN.

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

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LeBron James exercises $52.6-million option and will be first to play 23 NBA seasons

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Lakers' NBA 2K26 Ratings Reportedly Leaked: LeBron James, Luka Doncic Tied On Top, Starting Line-up Rated 80+

According to the website 2kratings, the player ratings have reportedly been leaked.

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Lakers rumors: LA’s ‘widely presumed preferred scenario’ for LeBron James

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NBA insider explains why Knicks can't be ruled out as LeBron James' destination

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Who's best positioned to land LeBron James next summer? Early look at nine teams and five scenarios in play

However, the way this played out guarantees one thing: James will be a free agent in the summer of 2026.

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Both James' could be traded for former No. 1 pick, Dončić becomes face of Lakers

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NBA rumors: Marc Stein predicts LeBron James doesn’t retire with Lakers

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Lakers executive comments on LeBron James exercising player option

One member of the Lakers' front office made a comment on LeBron James exercising his player option and how the team feels about it.

Warriors Expected to Compete With Mavericks for LeBron James Under One Condition

Warriors Expected to Compete With Mavericks for LeBron James Under One Condition originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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NBA Exec Says LeBron James Should Have Declined 2025-26 Player Option With Lakers And Signed With Cavaliers: ‘That Would Have Been The Smart Play’

LeBron James picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $52.6 million. For the first time in his career, James is entering the

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LeBron James reuniting with Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis? Lakers star has interest in Mavericks, per report

D espite LeBron James picking up his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season, there's never been more speculation surrounding his status with the team. That's in part because no new contract was negotiated this summer to keep him there past this upcoming season,

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Nikola Jokic's Agent Cryptic Message After LeBron James Meeting Sparks Wild Fan Theories About Lakers Future

LeBron James opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, ensuring he'll be on an NBA roster for a record-breaking 23rd season in a row. Given he's on a 20-year streak of being named to the All-Star and All-NBA Teams, it's clear that he's reaching heights of longevity not seen.

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Rumor: LeBron James Had ‘Eyes’ For Mavericks Before Picking Up Player Option With Lakers

LeBron James, the leading scorer in NBA history, had “eyes” for the Dallas Mavericks before he picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles