Lakers named best fit for $101 million four-time MVP forward originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.In addition to going outside the organization to acquire franchise-altering assets this summer, the Los Angeles Lakers will likely attempt to retain valuable contributors from their 2025-26 squad.It wont be a simple task, given that several of the Lakers free agents are expected to garner significant interest on the offseason market. Still, Los Angeles should identify their top priorities and submit offers that will entice them to remain with the 17-time NBA champions.Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix believes that re-signing their four-time MVP forward should be a no-brainer move for Los Angeles.For (LeBron) James, a return to the Lakers just makes sense, Mannix wrote last Thursday. His family is in Los Angeleshis son Bronny is on the freaking rosterand where James has built an off-the-court business empire.Hes not beloved by Lakers fansthe Kobe Bryant comparisons will never stopbut he has plenty of supporters. He wasnt enthusiastic about the third-fiddle role, but by the end of the season, he was thriving in it.For James, negotiations with the Lakers could be humbling. Hes not L.A.s only priority. The Lakers have to re-sign Reaves and continue the process of building out a (Luka) Doncic-friendly team.As Mannix noted, catering to Doncics primary needs is the Lakers ultimate goal, but bringing James back to the fold isnt too far behind. The 22-time All-Star was effective in a tertiary playmaking role with the Lakers this year, averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game in 60 outings.It appears Mannix has echoed the same sentiment as FS1s Nick Wright, as hes also a firm believer that the Bronny factor could ultimately motivate James to spend his 24th season alongside his son in Los Angeles.With Pelinka and JJ Redick stating they would love to have James back in the fold after their Western Conference Finals-less 2025-26 campaign, its likely the future Hall of Famer could value familiarity/family over a fresh start with an alternative contender.More NBA news:Knicks predicted to cut ties with Mikal Bridges, acquire $175 million 10-time All-StarJazz, Hawks, Bulls, Nets named top landing spots for $53 million Lakers superstarLakers predicted to cut ties with Dalton Knecht, acquire $175 million two-time MVP

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The end of Aaron Rodgers career finally has a date. After signing a one-year deal to rejoin the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 18, Rodgers revealed to reporters that the 2026 season will officially be his last in the NFL. "This is it," Rodgers said on Wednesday. Rodgers, 42, made the decision after contemplating retirement this offseason. In fact, Rodgers admitted that he thought he was going to retire when Mike Tomlin stepped down as Steelers head coach this offseason. But his mind changed when the Steelers hired Mike McCarthy, who was his head coach for 13 seasons with the Green Bay Packers. "I thought that was probably it for me in Pittsburgh," Rodgers told reporters. "But when the decision was made to hire Mike [McCarthy], I started opening my mind back up to coming back." Rodgers and McCarthy achieved good success together in Green Bay, winning Super Bowl XLV over Pittsburgh in the 2010 season. Together, they recorded 107 wins and made nine playoff appearances. Under McCarthys system, Rodgers became one of the most efficient quarterbacks in NFL history. He won two of his four NFL MVP awards in 2011 and 2014 while leading Green Bays offense at an elite level. "It is like a [bunch of] pinch me moments that have happened in the last few days," Rodgers said following the Steelers' second day of organized team activities. Rodgers already owns a Hall of Fame rsum and is widely expected to become a first-ballot inductee. He needed only 144 games to reach 300 career passing touchdowns and 193 games to hit 400, breaking records previously held by Peyton Manning and Dan Marino. He also shares the highest career passer rating in NFL history among qualified quarterbacks at 102.2. Rodgers 2011 season remains one of the greatest by a quarterback, as he posted a record-setting 122.5 passer rating. Rodgers is coming off a strong season in Pittsburgh, completing 65.7% of his passes for 3,322 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while helping lead the Steelers to an AFC North title. If he hopes to end his career with another championship run, the path through the AFC remains as difficult as ever. As for what to expect for this season, our Ralph Vacchiano predicted that the Steelers would go 8-9 in 2026 following Thursday's schedule release. Vacchiano added that he believes that the "Steelers' season is riding on the old shoulders of Aaron Rodgers." "Whoever their quarterback is will immediately have a tougher challenge if Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow can stay healthy, making the AFC North games much more of a minefield," Vacchiano wrote. "The Steelers also have to go on the road to New England and Philadelphia, and even their trip to Jacksonville wont be easy. Playing the NFC South and AFC South gives them plenty of soft spots in the schedule. But finishing first last season gave them their divisions toughest schedule. Given their fragile state, stuck between contending and rebuilding, thats not much of a prize." Vacchiano also had the Steelers drop to No. 25 in his most recent power rankings after the schedule announcement. "Seven of their last nine games are against teams projected to win 9-11 games. Aaron Rodgers 42-year-old body should be aching pretty good by then," Vacchiano wrote. But the stage is now set for one final chapter in Pittsburgh under a familiar coach. When the clock finally hits triple zeros on No. 12s career, one of the greatest careers for a quarterback in NFL history will come to an end.

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