US EditionLeBron James Contract Options Explained: Lakers Star Can Stay Put for $52.6 Million, but Will He?
- LeBron James must decide by June 29 whether to exercise his player option worth $52.6 million for the 2025-26 Lakers season or consider alternative possibilities.
- This choice follows the Lakers' early playoff exit and James’ desire for a competitive team amid financial limits and debates about possible pay cuts.
- At age 40, James put up averages of approximately 24 points, nearly 8 rebounds, and over 8 assists per game last season, which earned him a spot on the All-NBA Second Team and placed him sixth in MVP voting.
- ESPN’s Shams Charania indicated that James is likely to opt in, calling it the "right move for LeBron," despite some fan debate over his salary.
- If he exercises the option, James will remain with the Lakers under a deal slightly below max salary, enabling a potential final competitive push with the franchise.
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LeBron James makes major $52.6 million decision over his LA Lakers future
LEBRON James isn’t quite ready to retire yet. The NBA legend will play at least one more season with the Los Angeles Lakers. GettyLeBron James is set to opt into the last year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers[/caption] GettyJames will earn $52 million on the final year of his contract[/caption] ESPN reporter Shams Charania made an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show to discuss the upcoming NBA offseason. During his discussion, Charania …
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Will LeBron James Opt Into His $52.6 Million Player Option With The Lakers? Find Out
LeBron James (Photo By Jesse Johnson/Imagn Images) LeBron James is heading towards staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the 40-year-old superstar will likely be with his current franchise until his massive $52.6 million contract for the 2025-26 season. James has until June 29 to make his final call. James wrapped up his 22nd NBA season, averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists on…
Has LeBron James Made up His Mind Yet?
After the end of his 22nd season in the NBA, LeBron James is considering his future and it seems that he will remain a teammate of Luka Dončić. Although he refused to answer the question of whether he will play in the 2025/26 season after the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs, it increasingly seems that he will remain with the Lakers for at least one more year.
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