LeBron James opted into his one-year $52.6 million player option for the Los Angeles Lakers to stay with the team for the 2025-26 season.

While football clubs often delve into the archives in search of inspiration, Manchester City have gone all the way back for their 2025-26 away kit.

“The team has been resistant to taking on longer-term contracts in an effort to maintain flexibility,” The Athletic wrote. “… if the Lakers were to, hypothetically, trade James to the Golden State ...

Both the Lakers and people close to the NBA’s all-time leading scorer expect James will be with the organization for training camp.