Lakers Signal Respect for LeBron’s Timeline While Building with Dončić
Written by Site Hub on September 28, 2025
Lakers executive Rob Pelinka said the franchise hopes to be “in the LeBron business” as long as James desires, emphasizing the four-time champion’s right to shape his future after picking up a $52.6M option for 2025–26. While speculation swirls about the post-LeBron era, Pelinka underscored a “competitive, strong team” aimed at winning now for James and Luka Dončić, whom the Lakers re-signed. Off-season moves include adding Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton and extending head coach JJ Redick. Agent Rich Paul reiterated James’s priority is contending for a title. The balancing act: honor James’s legacy and window while structuring a sustainable core around Dončić. Pelinka said the team would welcome James retiring as a Laker, but first, the focus is fielding a roster capable of meaningful June basketball.
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