US EditionIs This LeBron James' Last Season? Lakers Star Unsure About Retirement Timeline
LeBron James returned from sciatica, breaking the record for most NBA seasons played, while his expiring contract leaves his future as an unrestricted free agent uncertain.
- On Nov. 18, LeBron James suited up and broke a tie with Vince Carter for most seasons played, while ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin says James is unsure if this will be his final campaign.
- After missing most of the first month with sciatica, LeBron James has already missed 14 games this season and is turning 41 at the end of December.
- In limited action, LeBron James has produced 20 assists across two games and is operating more as a playmaker than the main scorer, while Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves proved they could shoulder scoring.
- Because his contract expires after this season, LeBron James will become an unrestricted free agent, and the Los Angeles Lakers said they will let him decide his next step.
- He could announce his retirement at the end of the season, as the absence of a preseason farewell announcement led many to expect he might play on, with teams open to short‑term deals if he returns.
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LeBron James’ Agent Issues Clear Message to JJ Redick, Lakers After Star’s Latest Retirement Confession
After weeks of waiting, the Los Angeles Lakers finally had LeBron James back on the floor Tuesday night against the Utah Jazz. His return didn’t just boost the lineup but made history, as he became the first player ever to reach 23 NBA seasons. Despite the excitement, his agent says LeBron and head coach JJ Redick will need to stay closely connected throughout the season to manage what comes next. “Look, at 41 years of age, I hope he is not play…
LeBron James recently returned to the activity with LA Lakers in the NBA after having lost the first 14 games of the season due to a problem of ciatica that had him in recovery; however, doubts remain in the basketball player's environment with the possibility that this is his last campaign as a professional player.And it is for no one is a secret in the United States that LeBron James himself has analyzed his future for a few months in the NBA,…
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