It is not official, but if the rumors are true, the countdown on LeBron James’ time as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers has already started. That much was suggested in a recent report on The Stein Line.
NBA insider Marc Stein wrote, “The Lakers’ widely presumed preferred scenario for their future is letting James’ contract drop off their books after the 2025-26 season.”
If that holds true, it would be the clearest signal yet that the franchise is preparing to turn the page, slowly but surely. After seven straight seasons in Los Angeles, LeBron’s historic run with the Lakers may finally be approaching its conclusion.