The LA Lakers face crucial decisions this offseason as LeBron considers his player option, Luka prepares for a massive extension, and several role players enter free agency.
Before focusing on their roster needs for the 2025 offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers first need to address the free agents currently on their roster.
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Three players will be unrestricted free agents this summer: Jaxson Hayes, Markieff Morris, and Alex Len.
Others, like LeBron James, have different statuses—for example, LeBron holds a player option.
Los Angeles Lakers' free agents:
Player Situation
LeBron James Player option
Dorian Finney-Smith Player option
Jordan Goodwin Team option
Shake Milton Non guaranteed
Jaxson Hayes Unrestricted free agent
Markieff Morris Unrestricted free agent
Alex Len Unrestricted free agent
Christian Koloko Two-way restricted
Hayes is unlikely to return to Los Angeles next season after losing his role in the playoffs, Len is certainly not on the Lakers' long-term plans, while Morris was a significant locker-room presence.
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The Lakers already have eight players under guaranteed contracts:
Luka Doncic – $45,999,660
Rui Hachimura – $18,259,259
Austin Reaves – $13,937,574
Jarred Vanderbilt – $11,571,429
Gabe Vincent – $11,500,000
Maxi Kleber – $11,000,000
Dalton Knecht – $4,010,160
Bronny James – $1,955,377
The two biggest decisions will involve the team's superstar players.
LeBron has a $52.6 million player option that he must decide on by June 29. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, LeBron is expected to opt in.
Meanwhile, starting August 2, Luka Doncic will be eligible to sign a four-year, $229 million extension.
Although both decisions are ultimately up to the players, they will majorly impact the LA Lakers' offseason plans.
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