The Lakers will have plenty of things to consider, and with LeBron James having a player ... likely to opt out and take a pay cut to give the Lakers some cap relief, allowing them to re-sign ...

According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, LeBron James will likely decline his 2025-26 player option and sign a new contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James has been nearing the end of his NBA career over the last couple of years, and after every season, people have wondered how much longer he will remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Once the NBA offseason begins, LeBron ... James’ strategy through the years,” Siegel said, “signing these unique ‘1+1’ contracts which give him and the Lakers flexibility to adjust their ...