Lakers’ LeBron James gets $52.6 million contract update before key decision

LeBron James brought his player option right down to the deadline.

But according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, there won't be any last minute surprises.

James is expected to opt-in to his $52.6 million option for the 2025-26 season.

After this upcoming season, James will be a full-on free agent.

But for this season, James will remain in purple and gold.

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Turning 41 in December, James will get his first crack at a full season with Luka Doncic. He'll also get year two with his son Bronny.

The Lakers showed they might have a chance to be dangerous with this current group. If they can add a solid center, it'll be even better.

James' retirement rumors and the possibility of an opt-out clouded much of the past month. But with his opt-in just around the corner, the NBA offseason chills out just a little bit.

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