LeBron James to Play 23rd NBA Season!

2025-06-29 18:00:45.065

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, confirming he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season. James, who recently recovered from a knee injury, told the AP earlier this month that he expected to be ready for training camp, hinting at his return. This decision pushes his career on-court earnings to about $580 million. The upcoming season will be his first full year with Luka Doncic as a teammate. James turns 41 in December and has been an All-NBA pick in 21 of his 22 seasons. He averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists last season. If healthy, he'll likely break Robert Parish's record for most regular-season games played.