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Despite LeBron James picking up his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season, there's never been more speculation surrounding his status with the team. That's in part because no new contract was negotiated this summer to keep him there past this upcoming season,
Though talks of LeBron James leaving the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason have seemingly cooled down, his future is still in question heading into the 2025-26 campaign.
More than his statistical output, the 20-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James played with more confidence. During his matchup with Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg at the start of the Las Vegas Summer League, he defended with tenacity and showed the mindset that he wants to stop the best player on the court.
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers appear headed for a split at some point in the future. Whether that split comes before or during the 2025-26 NBA season or next offseason in free agency, the end seems to be near.
While a lot of things depend on how this season plays out, there is a lot of talk around the league about LeBron's future.
NBA insider Marc Stein recently suggested that LeBron James has a legitimate interest in playing in Dallas. And while unlikely, Stein also remains optimistic while forecasting a potential move to New York.
LOS ANGELES – Before each game, LeBron James takes a black Sharpie and writes “The Man in the Arena” on the side of his sneakers. The Theodore Roosevelt-inspired phrase, which has come to ...
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O’Neal, who won three straight NBA titles with the Lakers, said the team has addressed its size and star power but warned that shooting could make or break their playoff run. Still, he expects the team to perform better in the upcoming season and make a push for homecourt advantage.
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