When the new campaign starts, James will be suiting up for his 23rd NBA season, which will be a new league record. NBA insider Marc Stein feels that the 40-year-old playing not just past this season but for two more seasons afterward is a "legit possibility" that could come to pass (h/t Lakers Daily ).

Speculation surrounds LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers, potentially ending by 2026. A meeting in France with Nikola Jokic's agent fueled rumors after an intriguing Instagram post hinted at plans for 2026.

Despite LeBron James picking up his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season, there's never been more speculation surrounding his status with the team. That's in part because no new contract was negotiated this summer to keep him there past this upcoming season,

Nikola Jokic’s agent certainly knows how to stir the pot. Misko Raznatovic, the Serbian sports agent who represents the Denver Nuggets star Jokic, sparked a frenzy over social media this week with a post about Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.