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LeBron James is keeping his options open ahead of free agency. James remains undecided on whether he’ll pick up his $51.4 million player option for the 2024-25 season, or if he’ll enter unrestricted free agency.

The Lakers star is still considering the path he wants to take moving forward. James is expected to play up to two more seasons.

In recent weeks, James has distanced himself from the idea that he wants to play on the same team as son Bronny, who is an Early Entry Candidate for the 2024 NBA Draft. That hasn’t stopped speculation that teams may draft Bronny James as a way to entice his father to sign with them as a free agent this summer.

Despite a report to the contrary, the Los Angeles Lakers never extended a non-guaranteed training camp invite to Cedi Osman before he accepted a one-year deal with Panathinaikos in Greece. LeBron James has a well-known fondness for Osman originating from their days together with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Lakers have 15 guaranteed contracts and are less than $50,000 away from crossing into second apron luxury tax territory, which would complicate the situation for keeping Osman even if he played well.

Osman hopes a strong season in Greece may fuel a return to the NBA in 2025. Osman played for the San Antonio Spurs last season, averaging 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 17.6 minutes over 72 games. Osman is represented by Jordan Gertler, Jeff Schwartz and Misko Raznatovic.