King James will be back on the court in the fall. LeBron James’ agent said Sunday that the NBA legend is exercising his $52.6 million player option to return for a record-setting 23rd NBA season and eighth with the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James had an outstanding performance for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 NBA season, helping the team clinch a postseason spot. Unfortunately, their championship hopes were cut short in the first round of the playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, further confirming that he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, a person with