Lebron James is still a draw about the NBA Future 1 week after the Lakers' defeat against wolves

Lebron James is still not ready to make a decision about his NBA future.

“I have not yet had a conversation with the family, as far as I go forward or whatever the case may be,” said the 40-year-old in the episode on Thursday on Thursday Take care of the game with Steve Nash (35:25 marks). “But we'll see what happens.”

While James played 22 NBA games, he suffered a knee injury in the defeat of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Minnesota Timberwolves and is the oldest player in the league. However, it would still be a surprise if he retired after such an early playoff exit and gave his contractual situation.

James has a player option of $ 52.6 million for the 2025-26 campaign. He could pick it up and end his career at the Lakers.

It is also not as if he still doesn't play at an effective level. He achieved an average of 24.4 points, 8.2 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game in 2024-25 on the way to his NBA record 21.

ESPNS Shams Charania reported on The Pat McAfee Show Last Thursday that his “understanding” the king will play at least one more season:

James, on his part, was non -binding after the loss of the Lakers in his press conference.

“I don't know,” he said reporters. “I have no answer. Something that I put together with my family, my wife and self -help group and simply talk and see what happens. And only talk to me about how long I want to continue playing.

“I don't know the answer at the moment to be honest. So we will see.”

While James can show nothing more than four times champion, four times MVP and always, this player option is a lot of money to stay on the table. The return for another season would also enable him to continue playing with his son Bronny on the Lakers.

There would also be a complete campaign as a teammate with Luka Dončić after the Lakers had acquired the star in a trade in February. Perhaps the tandem will enable a better position for a lower playoff run next season to get more experiences under their collective belt.

First of all, James has to make a decision on whether he will return next season.