Today, HoopsWire reporter Sam Amico wrote an article about the future of Lakers forward James.

Sources revealed that James chose to execute the $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season because the Lakers did not offer him a contract extension. Sources revealed that next season will be his last season with the Lakers if James does not propose a deal or agrees to a buyout.

Sources also said that the Cavaliers are only interested in introducing James in the case of a buyout. Next season will be James' 23rd season in the NBA. His jersey number is No. 23, and his career also started with the Cavaliers.

For James, ending his career in Cleveland would be a perfect ending, but before that, he would have to reach a buyout agreement with the Lakers.