The Los Angeles Lakers couldn't have picked a better time to reveal a new jersey set for the 2025-26 NBA season.

The future may be unknown for the Lakers' roster heading into the new season, but they have absolutely nailed their new Statement Edition uniforms. Every sport has decided that the more jerseys, the better, which is something I am a massive fan of. However, sometimes teams do not get the assignment, and fail miserably.

James eventually decided to pick up his $52.7 million option for 2025-26, but his agent Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania that James was looking to win now — and, by extension, the language of Paul's quote seemed to indicate the four-time league champ could strive to navigate a trade out of town.