LeBron James

LeBron James has picked up his player option for the 2025-26 season.

Fantasy Impact

The player option is worth $52.6 million for the 2025-26 season for James. It remains a little unclear what his future looks like with the Lakers as he enters his 23rd season in the NBA. He is expected to be a full-go in training camp after suffering a Grade 2 MCL sprain at the end of the Lakers series loss against the Timberwolves.

LeBron James is listed as probable for Game 1 on Saturday against the Timberwolves.

Fantasy Impact

James should be good to go in his usual role to open the series on Saturday.

LeBron James has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Fantasy Impact

James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura will all sit the regular season finale. Jordan Goodwin and Dalton Knecht should be among the players to see more run in what is a meaningless game for the Lakers from a playoff seeding standpoint.

LeBron James posted a near double-double for the Lakers Friday night, dishing out eight assists and chipping in 14 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3PT, 1-1 FT) while also recording one steal and grabbing four rebounds in a 140-109 win over the Rockets.

Fantasy Impact

James continues a solid stretch on the offensive end of the floor, scoring 14 or more points and dishing out three or more assists in each of his last five games. The veteran superstar remains an elite option for fantasy managers in all formats, averaging 24.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game while posting a 29.1% usage rate so far this season.

LeBron James is probable for Friday's game against the Houston Rockets.

Fantasy Impact

James is managing a left groin strain but logged 36 minutes in Wednesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. With the Los Angeles Lakers pushing to secure the No. 3 seed, he's expected to maintain his usual workload.