 LeBron has until 2 p.m. on Saturday to accept a $51.8 million option on his contract. If he does, he passes up his right to become an unrestricted free agent. If LeBron decides not to accept the option, his free agent status will only be a formality. The Lakers could outbid other teams with a max contract offer for LeBron, $162 million over three years. Either way, LeBron is not leaving the Lakers. He got what he wanted, a chance for he and his son to wear the same uniform.