Could the Los Angeles Lakers Mega star be returning to his Ohio roots?
By Tom Haberstroh | Yahoo Sports | July 3rd, 2025
The dust has largely settled in 2025 free agency and many around the league are still wondering: What in the world is going on with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers?
It’s a question that seemed to be answered last week when the 40-year-old picked up his $52.6 million player option to re-join the Lakers for next season. But all that clarity went out the window the moment his agent, Rich Paul, paired the news with an extended statement about the need for urgency in LakerLand.
“LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” Paul told ESPN. “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we’ve had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.
“We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what’s best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive, and … Read More HERE
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