On Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that James is picking up his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season.

LeBron James is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. On Sunday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that James is picking up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season. James' ...

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.