 from the Fox Sports Studios in Los Angeles. Here's Brian Fenley. Laker fans, do not worry. Yes, LeBron James is opting out of his final year of the current deal. $51.4 million player option. But the reason behind that is he has intentions and he essentially has assurance that he will land a multi-year deal for much more money. The 39-year-old, that would be his next move, according to ESPN.