Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could significantly help the team if he were to take a pay cut this summer.

LeBron James has a decision to make about his future with the Los Angeles Lakers. The superstar holds a player option for the second year of his two-year, $104 million deal and has yet to announce his intentions for the 2025-26 season.

Apr 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) during the first half in game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images