Heading into his 23rd NBA season, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James , through his agent, Rich Paul , says he's focused on the 2025-26 campaign. Paul says the present is imperative for James , which suggests the upcoming season could determine James' future with the Lakers as he enters the final season of his two-year, $104 million contract, worth $52.6 million.

Paul says maximizing James' supporting cast is in the Lakers' best interest, he said, via ESPN's Shams Charania on NBA Today.

“Seeing how this year plays out, it's clear he's not sure whether he has one year left. Does he have another season after that, 2026-27? I did speak to his agent, Rich Paul, at Clutch Sports today. And he told me it's important not to worry about the future when it comes to LeBron James,” C

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