As the Los Angeles Lakers enter the upcoming offseason, the biggest question around the team is what the future holds for star forward LeBron James. James can become a free agent this summer, holding a $52 million player option on his current contract.

A chance exists that LeBron James opts out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Several factors could shape his decision. The 40-year-old star is on a two-year, $104 million contract that includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and those close to the four-time NBA champion are unsure of his plans.

LeBron James has defied logic throughout his entire NBA career. He has been one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball, and has done incredible things for three different teams. The Los Angeles Lakers have been able to witness his greatness since he came to the team in 2017.