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What choice? James has the option of 52.6 million players. If he jumps out, he can sign a new contract of 175 million for three years.

6:50am, 8 May 2025【Basketball】

May 1st reported that in the first round of the NBA playoffs, the Lakers lost to the Timberwolves 96-103 and were eliminated. After the game, salary expert Bobby Marks posted a post to analyze the Lakers' offseason outlook, among which James' choice is the key.

James has a $52.6 million player option next season. If he jumps out of the contract, he can sign a new three-year, 175.3 million contract with the Lakers. Since 2018, James has signed four contracts with the Lakers, only one of which has been more than two years.

Playoffs, James averaged 25.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.8 blocks per game.