In the future, LeBron James may test the waters of free agency and make sure a no-trade clause is included in a new deal with the Lakers.

If LeBron James decides to opt out of the final year of his contract, $51 million may be forfeited and his current Lakers contract might expire this summer. According to Brian Windhorst, James will opt out of his player option and re-sign with the Lakers, this time with a no-trade provision.

Windhorst stated, “I think LeBron’s gonna opt out no matter what.” “And the reason I believe he will opt out is because LeBron can only effectively obtain a no-trade clause by signing a new contract, even if he merely signs back for a single year. He is not eligible for a no-trade clause if he chooses to pick up that option or extends the contract he is currently in. Furthermore, I believe that LeBron would want, request, and most likely be granted a no-trade provision for a variety of reasons.
As the oldest player in the NBA, LeBron will create history if, in his 22nd NBA season, he can provide 20 points for the Lakers. This season, he is averaging 25.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 8.2 assists. The Lakers have been among the NBA’s hottest teams since March. Regretfully, they remain at No. 9 in the rankings due to the fierce competition in the West.

LeBron’s future is intriguing, particularly in light of Bronny James’ recent NBA Draft declaration. The Lakers may have to contend with fierce rivalry to retain James if Bronny is selected in the Draft by a team other than the Lakers in the hopes that LeBron would be persuaded to sign with them.
Many observers think it is unrealistic for LeBron James to finish his career outside of the Lakers, given the extraordinary degree of comfort he has attained in the Lakers uniform throughout his six-year tenure with the team.

The details of a potential contract extension for James were recently revealed by reliable Lakers insider Jovan Buha. The deal would give the 2020 Final MVP a three-year deal with a player option in the third year, allowing James to leave the team at any time.

“I do believe they’ll sign him to a maximum contract of three years. There are three possible outcomes: One: An additional three years. + player option for two years. Two: Agree to a three-year agreement without a player option and opt out. Three: Choose to leave and join a different squad. I do anticipate that he and LA will reach a consensus. I do believe LeBron will probably play his final game for the Lakerz.

The only thing that could go wrong with their preparations is if the Lakers are unable to sign Bronny James. Getting Bronny and letting LeBron fulfill his ambition of playing beside his kid is the simplest way for the team to convince LeBron to stay.


The Lakers have a lot of decisions to make this summer, including maybe persuading D’Angelo Russell to stay. The organization will need to maximize continuity and offer James what might be the last contract of his NBA career if they manage to make a deep run in the playoffs with this lineup.