LeBron James’ Former Team Now a Favorite to Land Him originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James picked up his $52.6 million player option on Sunday, keeping him with the team for the 2025-26 NBA season. Despite exercising his player option, it's not entirely clear how James feels about his future.

Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

If LeBron James could convince the Los Angeles Lakers to buy him out, the Dallas Mavericks would be interested in adding him to their roster.

Superstar athletes Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James took to social media Thursday to pay their respects to Liverpool soccer star Diogo Jota following his death.

Following Jota's death, a number of sports figures, including Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James, paid tribute to the former Liverpool forward. Ronaldo, who played with Jota on Portugal, issued a statement on X,