LeBron James is a prominent player that the Los Angeles Lakers are wanting to keep this offseason, and according to a report from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin on Thursday, the franchise is eager to contract him for any amount of time.

On The Rich Eisen Show, McMenamin stated, “The Lakers intend to have LeBron James come back on any term that he wants to” (16:15 mark). “It might be for one year, two years, three years, or longer. LeBron James will hopefully stay in the purple and gold until he decides to hang up his boots, whenever that may be.

James must decide whether to sign a player option this offseason and play for the Lakers through the 2024–25 season or to become a free agent. He has the choice to look into other options or stay in Los Angeles with Anthony Davis in the hopes of winning one more title before he retires.

Prior to the 2023 season, Davis inked a three-year contract deal with the Lakers, guaranteeing his stay in Los Angeles unless he is traded.

James’ son Bronny, who might play in the NBA the following season, is another important consideration. Bronny registered for the transfer portal so he could still go back to college even if he intends to enter the NBA draft.

It’s uncertain if James will sign with the team—if any—that chooses Bronny, despite his declaration last year that he wanted to play in the NBA with his kid.

James will probably have a lot of alternatives this offseason, regardless of what he chooses to do. James put up 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds a year ago and hasn’t shown any symptoms of slowing down, despite being the oldest player in the league.

In an attempt to re-sign James, the Lakers are willing to be accommodating with him regarding his salary, which may work to their advantage.