LeBron James ‘OPTS OUT of $51.4m Lakers contract’ days after team drafted his son Bronny

LeBron James plans to pick up his $51.4 million player option for next season with the LA Lakers, according to reports.

Athletic’s Shams Charania claims that LeBron will return to the Lakers with a new contract in the 2024-24 season.

The news comes just two days after his son, Bronny, joined him in Los Angeles after being selected by the team in the second round of the NBA Draft.

More to follow.