Dave McMenaminSep 30, 2025, 07:26 PM ET Close Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN. Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09. EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — LeBron James was sidelined to open training camp Tuesday with what Los Angeles Lakers coach...
The Los Angeles Lakers head into the 2025-26 campaign with a pair of all-time NBA greats on their roster: LeBron James and Luka Dončić. It’s an unbelievable luxury to have—and also something they can’t count on having longer than just this season. Because as much as February’s megadeal for Dončić lengthened the long-term runway for...
LeBron James previously exercised his $52.6 million player option for this year, but he’s currently set to enter next offseason as a free agent. When asked during media day if he thought being in a contract year will have any impact on this coming season, James provided the following answer to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “It...
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was noncommittal when discussing his future in the NBA beyond the 2025-26 NBA season. “I don’t know when the end is, but I know it’s a lot sooner than later,” he said during the Lakers’ media day Monday. I’m just excited about the journey and whatever this year has...
