LeBron James is set to enter his 23rd NBA season after opting into his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 40-year-old, a four-time MVP and the league’s all-time leading scorer, remains one of basketball’s best players and continues to show that he can compete at the highest level.

During the 2024 Summer Olympics, James was ecstatic to pair with Curry on the U.S. National Team, saying it was “about f–king time” they played together, which led many to speculate that they could one day join forces in the NBA. The latest rumblings come as James and the Lakers are in the midst of a rough patch.

Will LeBron James finish his career with the Los Angeles Lakers? If the Golden State Warriors have their way, the answer will be no. The Warriors have contacted the Lakers multiple times in the last 18 months to inquire about trading for James,