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🏀 LeBron James Picks Up His Option with Lakers

LeBron James has exercised his $52.6 million player option for the 2025–26 season, making him the first-ever player to appear in a 23rd NBA season

  • No extension talks are underway, and LeBron has yet to request a trade—though four teams reportedly expressed interest Diario AS.

  • The Lakers focused on adding veterans like Deandre Ayton and Jake LaRavia before acquiring Marcus Smart via buyout.
    -What it means: LA retains its veteran core with LeBron, but it faces high stakes: either they contend this season, or long-term planning may shift elsewhere.


🙌 Damian Lillard’s Emotional Return to Portland

Damian Lillard, still rehabbing a torn Achilles, has officially returned to the Trail Blazers on a 3-year, $42 million deal with a player option and no-trade clause. His comeback has received praise from legends like Dwyane Wade.

  • Critics, however, question whether returning to Portland, a non-playoff team can overshadow his title aspirations. He’ll bypass the 2025–26 season. The real test is if he can lead a revival in Rip City in 2026–27?


🔥 Summer League Showcasing Emerging Stars

Vegas Summer League semifinals are underway, featuring Kings vs. Raptors and Hornets vs. Thunder. Standouts like Yuki Kawamura and BOOT players are turning heads.


— JTMCosmo (Jonathon Morrison)

Comments

  1. Brady BerezowskyJuly 25, 2025 at 6:10 PM

    LeBron running it back for Year 23 is wild—and legendary. Locking in that $52.6M option makes him the first to ever hit that milestone, and it shows he's still betting on himself and this Lakers squad. No extension or trade talks yet, but with teams circling, the pressure’s definitely on LA to get it right this season. Adding guys like Ayton, LaRavia, and now Marcus Smart signals they’re going all-in with experience. It’s championship-or-bust territory. As for Dame, his return to Portland is as emotional as it is surprising. A three-year deal with a no-trade clause and a player option? That’s loyalty—maybe to a fault. Wade’s support is cool to see, but the critics aren’t wrong either. Portland’s not exactly title-ready, and Dame sitting out another full season raises big questions. But if anyone can engineer a comeback story in 2026–27, it’s him. Meanwhile, Summer League is delivering as always. Kawamura’s court vision and those BOOT prospects are making noise. Kings vs. Raptors and Hornets vs. Thunder are setting up for some fire matchups. Love seeing future stars rise in these games—it’s a reminder of how deep the next wave of talent is.

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  2. Lorenzo BurnsideJuly 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM

    Fire update, JT! LeBron making history and Dame staying loyal—both moves say a lot. Can’t wait to see how the Summer League stars develop too. Keep these coming!

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