Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has revealed his future plans for the 2025-26 season.
ESPN's Shams Charania shared that James will opt into his $52.6 million player option for the upcoming season.
James' agent, Rich Paul, CEO of Klutch Sports, shared this statement with ESPN.
"LeBron wants to compete for a championship," Paul told ESPN. "He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.
"We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what's best for him."
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