Another insider has weighed in on 21-time All-Star Los Angeles Lakers power forward LeBron James' playing future. The four-time league MVP recently picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season,

Last season with Los Angeles, James still played at an elite level even at 40 years old. He appeared in 70 games, averaging 24.4 points per game to go along with 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal, while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from three-point range.

Despite exercising his player option, LeBron James' near future is in doubt. Consequently, the Los Angeles Lakers star has reportedly drawn interest from three league franchises ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.