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LeBron James Meets Jokic’s Agent in St. Tropez as 2026 Free Agency Looms

Opting into his $52.6 million 2025–26 option, he is weighing championship opportunities beyond Los Angeles.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks across the court in the first quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 29, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers holds the ball during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena on March 31, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter of Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on April 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • After the Lakers’ early 2025 playoff exit, James secured his unrestricted free agency status for 2026 by exercising his final player option.
  • Agent Rich Paul has underscored James’s commitment to pursuing another NBA title as he assesses his fit in competing rosters.
  • A weekend yacht gathering with Miško Ražnatović, Nikola Jokic’s agent, has intensified unconfirmed talk of a potential Denver move.
  • Insiders say speculation also surrounds possible 2026 destinations in Cleveland, Dallas, Golden State and New York.
  • With full Bird rights, a no-trade clause and the Lakers planning around Luka Dončić, James holds leverage over his next career chapter.