LeBron opts in for $52.6M, watching L.A. moves

LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN. James intends to closely monitor the Lakers’ moves and whether the team is positioning itself to field a title-contending roster.

Hour 1: The Larry Celebration

Paul starts the show by looking back at this weekend’s Celebration to honor Larry from Shelby. And we take your calls and your reaction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 4: Callers

Final hour of the show and we take your phone calls and get ready for tomorrow’s big event to celebrate the life of Larry from Shelby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3: Stewart Mandel, The Athletic

Third hour of the show and The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel joins the show to share his thoughts on the House Settlement. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 2: Kevin Blackistone, Washington Post

Kevin Blackistone from the Washington Post joins the show and shares his thoughts on what’s going on in college sports. Plus we take more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices