LeBron James will wear purple and gold for at least one more season. ESPN's Shams Charania reported the 21-time All-Star is triggering his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million option with the Los Angeles Lakers for 2025-26, further confirming that he will become the first player in NBA history to play a 23rd season, a person with knowledge of the decision said Sunday.

The 40-year-old James reportedly is now signed up for a recording-setting 23rd NBA season after opting in to his Lakers contract for next year.