By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
LeBron James is staying in Los Angeles. The 40-year-old superstar has exercised his $52.6 million player option for the 2025–26 NBA season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
James, the league’s all-time leading scorer, remains focused on contending for a championship and will closely monitor the Lakers’ offseason moves.
Entering his 23rd NBA season — a record — he is just 50 games shy of surpassing Robert Parish for most regular-season games played.
With a no-trade clause and a legacy already secured, James is determined to make the most of his remaining seasons, while the Lakers continue balancing long-term planning with title aspirations.