Overview

• James opted into the final year of his contract by Sunday’s deadline, securing a $52.6 million salary and avoiding free agency
• At 40 years old, he will set an NBA record by entering his 23rd season
• His deal includes a no-trade clause, giving him sole authority over any future relocation
• Having recovered from a Grade 2 MCL sprain sustained in the first-round playoff loss to Minnesota, he has resumed on-court training
• He plans to monitor Los Angeles’s roster additions around Luka Dončić and his son, Bronny James, as he evaluates playing beyond 2025-26