LeBron James Reaffirms Lakers Commitment with Player Option for 2025-26

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LeBron James has exercised his player option to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 NBA season, marking his 23rd season and his first time not using a contract mechanism to become a free agent, amid ongoing team changes and his considerations about retirement.
- LeBron James exercises player option, remaining with Lakers for 23rd NBA season: Source The New York Times
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- LeBron James exercises Lakers player option for 2025-26 season Fox News
- Lakers star LeBron James exercises $52.6M option, returns to Los Angeles USA Today
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