Buckley pitches a hefty deal that moves James back to the Miami Heat. Los Angeles Lakers receive: Andrew Wiggins, Terry Rozier, Jaime Jaquez Jr., a 2029 first-round pick and a 2030 first-round pick swap (top-three protected)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is locked in for the 2025-26 NBA season. LeBron, 40, is the oldest active player in the league. He turns 41 in December and has nothing left to prove, as he’s the leading scorer of all time,

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James are heading into their final season together, at least when it comes to the superstar's current contract. Earlier this offseason, James opted in to the final year of his contract that will pay him just over $52.