If LeBron James wants to add to his NBA championship ring collection, which features one fewer than the late Kobe Bryant and two less than Micahel Jordan, then he must seriously consider splitting from the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James' future has become one of the biggest storylines of this summer. After James picked up his $52.6 million player option, his agent, Rich Paul, claimed that James wants to compete for a championship,

LeBron James has been with the Lakers for seven years. He recently exercised his player option for the 2025-26 season, but could be open to exploring options outside Los Angeles.