US EditionLeBron James Trade Rumors: Lakers Superstar Has Not Discussed Leaving, Buyout Scenarios with Team
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 16 – LeBron James exercised his $52.6 million player option for 2025-26 and is expected to attend Lakers training camp amid trade rumors and no current buyout talks, sources say.
- Recently, LeBron James picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Lakers.
- Prioritizing flexibility, the Lakers aimed to compete immediately while safeguarding salary space, no team could match his $52.6 million salary in a trade prompted both sides to stay together.
- Rich Paul said, while The Athletic reported no trade or buyout discussions and an expectation he’ll join training camp.
- No trade request signals have emerged and the Los Angeles Lakers remain unbothered, with James's representatives and the team expecting him to attend training camp.
- As the season approaches, the Lakers plan to build for immediate success while targeting talent in the 2027 free-agency class.
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