LeBron James Expected to Opt Out, Ink Massive New Contract With Lakers originally appeared on Athlon Sports. LeBron James is on the cusp of his 23rd NBA season and shows no signs of slowing down or imminent retirement.

Lakers Favored to Land NBA Champion to Help LeBron James originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Lakers are already shaping their plans for the 2025-26 campaign after a 50-32 finish and a first-round loss in six games at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James was drafted by the Lakers in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. The former USC Trojans guard Bronny James played in 2

James, the eldest son of 21-time All-NBA Lakers combo forward LeBron James, made league history after being selected with the No. 55 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. The James men became the first father-son duo to both play simultaneously in the league together and to suit up on the same team.

The opening day of the summer league slate from Las Vegas is a good one. Seven games will be played simultaneously at Cox Pavilion and Thomas & Mack Center. The headliner will feature No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks face Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers in primetime.

Cooper Flagg, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, is expected to immediately suit up for the Dallas Mavericks once the Las Vegas Summer League kicks off.