A chance exists that LeBron James opts out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Several factors could shape his decision. The 40-year-old star is on a two-year, $104 million contract that includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and those close to the four-time NBA champion are unsure of his plans.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently got candid about the major changes the NBA has undergone in recent years.

NBA Draft takes place at the end of June and is expected to bring some high-level talent into the league. The most notable of these new players is Duke University forward Cooper Flagg, who has been one of the most hyped prospects since his high school days and has been the surefire No.