LeBron James Opts Into Lakers Contract Amid Retirement, Trade Rumors

Bobby Marks suggests LeBron James wouldn't draw much trade interest right now: "You'd have to give up four or five players"

Bobby Marks says no team will trade for LeBron James due to his age, $53M salary, and the steep cost in players required to match a deal for the Lakers star.

No One Wants To Trade For LeBron James & His $52 Million Contract

LeBron James is going to have trouble leaving Los Angeles if he wants the Lakers to trade him. Over the weekend, James opted into the final year of his contract, which is worth $52.8 million. After opting in, James’ agent and business partner, Rich Paul, released a statement to ESPN imploring the Lakers to make roster moves and not waste LeBron’s final years. “LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” Paul told ESPN. “He knows the Lakers are …

LeBron James opts into Lakers contract amid retirement, trade rumors

LeBron James opted into the $52.6 million player option in his contract to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers next season, agent Rich Paul announced.

LeBron James exercises player option, remaining with Lakers for 23rd NBA season - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

LeBron James exercises player option, remaining with Lakers for 23rd NBA season - Sports | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

After picking up $52 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, what does the future hold for LeBron James?

After picking up a $52 million player option with the Lakers, the dominant storyline this NBA offseason is likely to be where LeBron James will be playing next season.

James reportedly set on playing 23rd NBA season

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, further confirming that he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, a person with knowledge of the decision said…