LeBron James expected to remain with Lakers
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LeBron James rumors are swirling as Cavs, Mavericks, and Knicks eye a potential buyout, but the Lakers remain firm on keeping him.
While NBA superstar LeBron James picked up his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season, it did not guarantee that he would remain in L.A. How the Lakers would handle player acquisition via the draft and free agency led to speculation over whether James could be traded.
Speculation intensifies as rumors swirl around Luka Doncic potentially joining the Miami Heat, while LeBron James' future with the Lakers remains uncertain. Doncic's contract negotiations are reportedly tense,