The Lakers star continues rehabilitating his knee injury.
Is LeBron James hinting at a comeback?
We haven’t seen the last of LeBron James. As the NBA Finals approach their dramatic conclusion, the Los Angeles Lakers star has reignited fans’ hopes, hinting at a possible return next season.
“King” James ended his season earlier than expected when the Lakers were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. To make matters worse, the star forward finished the campaign nursing a knee injury.
We haven’t seen the last of LeBron James. As the NBA Finals approach their dramatic conclusion, the Los Angeles Lakers star has reignited fans’ hopes, hinting at a possible return next season.
“King” James ended his season earlier than expected when the Lakers were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. To make matters worse, the star forward finished the campaign nursing a knee injury.
As James continues his rehabilitation, most analysts anticipate he will exercise his player option, which would secure his return to the Lakers for the 2025-2026 season while earning him $52.6 million. Meanwhile, the NBA icon already has his sights set on next season.
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LeBron’s next move
Although James has yet to officially confirm his return, his recent statements to the Associated Press make one thing clear: retirement is not on the table just yet.
“I have a lot of time to take care of my injury, my knee, the rest of my body, and make sure I’m as close to 100% as possible when training camp begins in late September,” James assured reporters.
However, at 40 years old and entering his 23rd NBA season, the four-time champion acknowledges that the end of his career is approaching.
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“At this point, you start thinking about when it’s going to end. That’s human nature,” LeBron admitted.
“You wonder, ‘Is it this year? Or next year?'” James reflected. “Those thoughts always creep into your mind at this stage of the journey. But I haven’t set a specific timetable or date. I’m seeing how my body and family react, too,” the Lakers star explained.
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While waiting for his return to the court, James has kept busy expanding his already considerable fortune. His latest venture? A lucrative partnership with Amazon, featuring a men’s grooming line and the podcast Mind the Game, co-hosted with NBA legend Steve Nash.
His brand launch includes a commercial that subtly teases his possible retirement. However, James deftly avoids the topic, focusing instead on Amazon’s exclusive discounts-proving once again that, on and off the court, he remains a master at building anticipationaround his future.
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