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LeBron James exercises $52.6 million player option to return to Lakers for 2025-26

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.

CNN on MSN · 1d

After picking up $52 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, what does the future hold for LeBron James?

After picking up a $52 million player option with the Lakers, the dominant storyline this NBA offseason is likely to be where LeBron James will be playing next season.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

NBA free agency winners and losers: Lakers in trouble? LeBron James trade rumors swirl

The Lakers finished third and are signaling an emphasis on the future. The Clippers finished fifth and reportedly added Brook Lopez (two years, $18 million), but is that enough? The Timberwolves reportedly lost defensive wing Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade.

Dorian Finney-Smith leaving Lakers

Yardbarker · 10h

Lakers Lose Dorian Finney-Smith to Rockets Amid LeBron James’ Roster Uncertainty

The LA Lakers are all of a sudden facing a sense of urgency as a franchise. LeBron James indicated to the team that he’s closely monitoring the roster and its ability to win a championship.

CBS Sports on MSN · 12h

Dorian Finney-Smith leaving Lakers, will sign with Rockets on four-year, $53 million deal, per report

Dorian Finney-Smith is the latest veteran addition for the Houston Rockets, as the 3-and-D wing declined his player option with the Lakers earlier this week and agreed to a new four-year, $53 million deal with the Rockets,

Yahoo! Sports · 19h

Report: Lakers ‘bracing to lose’ Dorian Finney-Smith in free agency

The Lakers may be set to lose one of their key rotation players at the start of free agency. Dorian Finney-Smith opted out of his contract on Sunday and appears set to leave Los Angeles entirely this summer.

Lakers Reportedly Preserving Cap Space for 2027, Plan to Pursue Max Contract Players

Per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, Los Angeles "exercised discipline in its negotiations" with free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who ultimately signed with the Houston Rockets on Monday, as the team ...

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Lakers Quietly Make Key Roster Moves on Two Young Players: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers got hit with some interesting news on Sunday following LeBron James‘ decision to opt into his contract for the 2025-26 season. However, his future with the team appears to ...

How will Lakers’ new ownership change the team? Plus, 4 more burning questions

What can the Lakers take away from the NBA Finals? Who will their next center be? We dive into these questions entering the ...

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