As the Los Angeles Lakers enter the offseason, one of the biggest questions around the team is what the future holds for star forward LeBron James. James has a player option for $52.6 million, and many are expecting him to opt into the deal.

LeBron James has a player option still to officially decide on in his Los Angeles Lakers contract. Some have wondered whether there's any scenario where James ends up traded even after opting in to that deal.

LeBron James' Future With the Lakers Gets Surprising Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. LeBron James once again managed to impress on the court during the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. James averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks per game in his 22nd season in the NBA.