LeBron James unlikely to leave Lakers despite free agency option
LeBron James may have the freedom to test the waters of free agency this summer, but all signs point to the King staying put in Los Angeles. The four-time NBA champion and all-time leading scorer holds a player option for the 2025-26 season, yet insiders suggest the likelihood of him leaving the Lakers is slim to none.According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst, LeBron is still heavily invested in the Lakers, both on the court and in his personal life. "His priority is to be a Laker and to live in Los Angeles," Windhorst said during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show. While the team's long-term direction may now revolve around Luka Doncic,James' loyalty to the franchise seems unchanged.LeBron James reflects on his 22nd year in NBAUnless the Lakers give him a reason to reconsider, something Windhorst called highly unlikely, the […]