The Lakers could lose three of their starters in the summer of 2026.
Los Angles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and owner Jeanie Buss will be under tremendous pressure to deliver a record-tying 18th championship to the City of Angels. Maximizing the talent on this Lakers' roster will be imperative over the course of these next two NBA seasons because 2026 could lead to three starters heading in to free agency.
After the Lakers selected James' son, former University of Southern California point guard Bronny James, in the 2024 NBA Draft, the surefire first ballot Hall of Famer elected to sign a two-year extension with the Purple and Gold. The deal would be a $101.4 million contract that includes a player option for 2025-26 and a no-trade clause.If the Lakers are unsuccessful in hoisting the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy by then, the summer of 2026 could mean big changes for their roster.
“I like Austin no matter where he is. Obviously, it’s always great to be on the floor with him, no matter if he’s coming off the bench or if he’s starting or whatever. I just love being on the floor with him. He makes plays. It’s always good,” James said.
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