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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as officially opted into his $52.6million player option for the upcoming NBA season.
James was widely expected to make the move where he gains the huge payday, with his decision to play on for the Lakers prolonging his retirement at least one year.
James will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2026 season, when he will be 41.
James opting in leaves the Lakers with under $6million to spend on free agents and other moves this offseason, per ESPN.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James as officially opted into his $52.6million player option
James was widely expected to make the move where he gains the huge payday at age 40
More to come.
