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LeBron James He exercised the 2025-26 player options with the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday as he appears to be in the final stages of his long NBA career.
Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN about James’ decision. The player option is worth $52.6 million, and is reportedly his eighth season in Los Angeles.
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The Lakers will forward LeBron James on February 10, 2025 during the Utah Jazz Games in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terril, File)
James played 70 games during the 2024-25 season. It was the second year in a row that he has played at least 70 games. He averaged 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game as the Lakers put together one of their more interesting seasons in recent memory.
Los Angeles He made a clever trade with Luka Donsic, who sent Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic and James will have more time to play the NBA Championship at least one more time, and more time to play the NBA Championship. The Lakers finished third in the Western Conference 50-32 last season, but were expelled in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
pole I told ESPN James wants to win and watches the Lakers move build a closely competing roster.
“LeBron wants to compete for the championship,” he said. “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he cherishes the realistic chance to win it all. We are very grateful for the partnership we’ve had with Johnny (Bus) and Rob (Perinka) for eight years, and consider the Lakers a key part of his career.
The Lakers will be filmed by LeBron James in Game 5 of the first round of playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terril, File)
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“We now understand the challenges of winning while preparing for the future. We want to assess what is best for LeBron at this stage of his life and career. He wants to create every season that has left every season.
For James, it will be his 23rd year. He has four championships, four NBA MVPs and 21 All-Star selections.
He revealed how much he remains in an interview with the Associated Press earlier this month, praising his family as one of the main reasons he continues to play. Bronnie James is in the Lakers organization, and Bryce James is set to play for Arizona. Meanwhile, Zhuri James has set her eyesight in volleyball.
“They said, ‘Dad, continue your dreams. This is your dream. Keep your focus. You have been here for us all the time,” he said. “When you have that kind of support…it becomes a lot easier.”
James too It looked intrigued By the possibility of playing with Blythe James and Bronnie.
The Lakers will move the dunk forward with LeBron James against the Denver Nuggets on April 27, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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“At this point in my career, you think about when the end will be. That’s the nature of humanity,” he said. “You think: is it this year or next year? Those thoughts are always creeping into your mind at this point on the journey. But I’m not giving it a specific schedule. I’m seeing how my body and my family react.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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