LeBron James picks up option to return for a 23rd season with countless records, multiple MVPs and titles. He is the NBA's all-time leading scorer.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows what it’s like to be in the NBA Finals atmosphere. Ahead of Game 6 of the best-of-seven series between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, James had something to say.

James will pick up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season as the Lakers look to rebound from a second straight first-round playoff exit and build around Luka Doncic.