LeBron James exercises $52.6 million option with Lakers for 2025-26 season Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Sunday that LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Paul told ESPN: “LeBron wants to compete for a https://www.hot973.net/2025/06..../30/lebron-james-exe