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LeBron James Poised to Opt In for $52.6M Option as Lakers Shape Roster

The front office is already mapping out moves to assemble a championship-caliber lineup around his veteran presence.

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LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game One of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 19, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on May 27 that James is likely to pick up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
  • The Lakers front office, led by Rob Pelinka, is planning to construct a roster suited to his veteran leadership and championship ambitions.
  • At 40 years old and fresh off his 22nd NBA season, James has until June 29 to finalize his decision.
  • His agent, Rich Paul, has acknowledged uncertainty about how many more seasons James will play beyond 2025-26.
  • His son Bronny played alongside him this season and Bryce is set to begin his collegiate career at Arizona as a 2026 NBA draft prospect.