This salary burden influences other crucial decisions: Dorian Finney-Smith has opted out of his $15.4 million contract and is available on the market; Austin Reaves rejected a four-year, $89.2 million ...

LeBron James let it be known on Sunday that he will be exercising his player option for the 2025-26 season. That means he will remain a member of the Los Angeles Lakers — at least for now.

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