The Los Angeles Lakers are expecting LeBron James to return for his 23rd season during the 2025-26 campaign. After a disappointing elimination in the first round of the NBA Playoffs this year, fans cannot wait to get their first full season look at the James and Luka Doncic pairing.

Lakers Fans Excited Over LeBron James, Luka Doncic News originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Once the shock had worn off, Luka Doncic realized he had a special opportunity on his hands. He and the rest of the NBA had no idea his blockbuster trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers was coming. The biggest benefit of the move for Doncic came in his newfound proximity to LeBron James.