Rob Pelinka Not Saying One Thing About LeBron James as Real Source of Lakers Tension Emerges

Rob Pelinka Not Saying One Thing About LeBron James as Real Source of Lakers Tension Emerges

It’s mid-July, the heart of the NBA offseason. Rumors. Assumptions. Theories. And most importantly, teams are reshaping their future with behind-the-scenes agreements with other teams for new contracts. But one headline continues to dominate: LeBron James has quietly opted into the final year of his $52.6 million deal, locking him in for 2025–26. It marks not just another season for the Lakers’ cornerstone, but a contract year — a rare scenario …