NBA news hit the internet on Sunday, when ESPN’s Shams Charania reported LeBron James will opt into the final year of his contract.

LeBron James' decision to exercise his player option doesn't appear to be the positive sighting the Lakers were hoping for, as Shams Charania expressed the superstar's intent to play for a contender.

A year ago at around this time, LeBron James offered to take a substantial pay cut to help the Los Angeles Lakers build a championship contender. "He is prioritizing a roster improvement," his agent,