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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, meaning he will return for a 23rd NBA campaign. While he bypassed the ability to become a free agent, James does not seem entirely set on returning to Los Angeles for an eighth season.

LeBron James has accepted his player option. This ensures his presence next season. Trade speculations link him to Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He has control over any move. Lakers may focus on younger players.

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is imposing his leverage. NBA free agency opened nearly a week ago, but the restricted free agents remains unsig

Kuminga sounds like he's ready to leave the Warriors, but there have been a litany of complications to get him to a new NBA team. While he could just sign an offer sheet with a team, the Warriors have the ability to match the contract and retain him, so signing the offer sheet likely would keep him in Golden State.

What the Golden State Warriors do with Jonathan Kuminga remains one of the most pressing questions of the 2025 NBA free agency cycle. There is a widespread expectation the Warriors will move on from the former No.