Lakers star LeBron James exercises $52.6M option, returns to Los Angeles
- LeBron James has exercised his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season.
- James intends to compete for a championship, according to his agent Rich Paul.
- Rich Paul stated that James is 'prioritizing roster improvement' and is willing to help the Lakers acquire an impact player.
- The NBA offseason is expected to be very active this year.
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Lakers’ Bronny James not focused on LeBron’s future with franchise
EL SEGUNDO — For Bronny James, the focus over the next couple of weeks will be on his summer league play with the Lakers. Not the growing speculation surrounding his dad, LeBron James, and his future with the franchise after comments from his agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, made it less clear how much of the elder James’ future will be with the Lakers. And that approach is exactly what LeBron has encouraged of Bronny, the No. 55 pick in last…
Travis Kelce and LeBron James urged to retire next year in 'end of sporting era'
TRAVIS Kelce and LeBron James are the next sporting icons tipped for retirement. And it would be the end of an era once the pair step away from the arena. GettyTravis Kelce is coming back for the 2025 season with the Kansas City Chiefs[/caption] ReutersLeBron James has also signed up for the 2025-26 campaign with the Los Angeles Lakers[/caption] Both men have committed to playing at least one more season. But the future beyond that is yet to be …
LeBron James’ Says His Wife Wants Him To “F-cking Retire” Soon As Social Media Remembers Tom Brady’s Marriage-Ending Decision
Source: Phillip Faraone / Getty It’s hard to digest for some fans, but LeBron James’ remaining NBA seasons are numbered, and it’s not just competing teams looking to beat him in the West waiting for him to retire. According to ESPN, one person who wants him to retire is his wife, Savannah, as the career change would effectively have him around more, rather than life revolving around basketball. During a dinner in New York over the weekend, the J…
LeBron Accused Of Being 'Selfish' With Contract Decision
Here’s A Look Inside LeBron James’ Los Angeles Mansion (1:14) LeBron James officially made his decision on his player option in his Los Angeles Lakers contract on Sunday.The 40-year-old NBA star officially opted into his contract for the 2025-26 season. James, who led the Lakers to an NBA championship in 2020, has officially opted into his player option for the 2025-26 season. It's worth more than $52 million.“This is the first time in 23 years,…
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