Getty LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 30: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Five of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on April 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. E ven after LeBron James opted into his one-year $52.6 million player option for next season with the Los Angeles Lakers , rumors persist about his future with the team. Most recently, James came under fire from an unnamed NBA