Despite LeBron James picking up his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season, there's never been more speculation surrounding his status with the team. That's in part because no new contract was negotiated this summer to keep him there past this upcoming season,

Speculation is heating up around LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers. Recent reports claim that the four-time NBA champion could leave the franchise in search of a better title shot. As four teams already reached out to his agent,

Hall of Fame NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line doesn’t expect LeBron James to retire with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron, 40, will make $52.6 million next season in the final year of his contract.