LeBron James is rumored to be leaning toward opting into the final year of his Lakers contract, and one prominent writer feels it would be a bad move.

LeBron James didn't sign a max contract when he joined the Miami Heat in 2010. Instead, he took slightly less as a way to help Miami put the best possible roster around him. They won two championships in the years that followed,

LeBron James' Future With the Lakers Gets Surprising Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. LeBron James once again managed to impress on the court during the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Lakers. James averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 blocks per game in his 22nd season in the NBA.