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LeBron James wasn’t in the mood to answer questions about his future with the Lakers.
On Monday night, the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs in the first round by the defending champion Denver Nuggets.
After the game, LeBron was asked about his plans for the future, and he talked about spending time with his family before training for the Olympics.
LeBron James says he has not put any thought into next season, he's just looking forward to getting home to his family and then will begin preparing for the Olympics.
— Lakers Nation (@LakersNation) April 30, 2024
When asked if he had played in his last game with the Lakers, LeBron refused to answer the reporter’s question and abruptly ended the press conference.
LeBron James when asked if he had any consideration that tonight would be his last game with the Lakers: “Uhhhh, I’m not going to answer that.”
And then the press conference finished.
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) April 30, 2024
Was there any thought that tonight was your last game with the Lakers?
LeBron James: “I’m not going to answer that.” pic.twitter.com/tOySUdsmbI
— Ben Golliver (@BenGolliver) April 30, 2024
LeBron has the option to play another year with the Lakers or decline his player option and explore free agency this offseason. As of now, it’s still unclear what LeBron will decide to do.
Via ESPN
The future of LeBron James, who has a player option worth $51.4 million for 2024-25, remains a mystery. Sources told ESPN that, as recently as last week, team officials still did not know the league’s all-time leading scorer’s plans of what he will do with his contract.