There has been plenty of speculation surrounding the future of LeBron James with the Los Angeles Lakers after the 40-year-old picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
With James approaching the end of his career, it's clear that his ultimate goal is winning. There's doubt as to whether the Lakers are ready to contend right now, leading to some discussion as to whether James could try to angle for a trade.
