With LeBron reportedly opting into his $52.6 million player option, he'll become the 1st player in NBA history to play a 23rd season.

The statement his agent gave to Rich Paul gave sounds a lot like a player open to being traded if he doesn't like the team's offseason.

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, further confirming that he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday.