NBA, LeBron James is vague about the future: "Last game with the Lakers?" I don't answer'

His 21st career season ended like his 20th, with him being eliminated by the Denver Nuggets. LeBron James has truly tried it all, Go within one rebound of a triple-double — 30 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists with 4 steals and just one turnover — staying on the court for 44 minutes, trying to answer a blow with a blow on the defending champion's court. As in the second game, Jamal Murray had the final say, as he scored the winning basket with 4 seconds left in the game, but James doesn't have much to blame himself forHe closed his qualifiers with averages 27.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.8 assists, 2.4 steals and 1 block in approximately 41 minutes.He shot 56.6% from the field, 38.5% from three and 74% from free throws. James made both free throws that the Lakers tied the score with 26 seconds left, before Murray ended his season. After leaving the field without saying goodbye to his opponents. James answered reporters' questions at the press conference, leaving everyone in a state of anticipation As in a Interesting ending From the TV series: When Asked If this is his last game with the LakersJames thought about it for a moment and then replied:I will not answer this question. Thanks anyway“With a half smile towards the reporters.”I just want to go home to my family: My son is the one who decides whether he will attend the draft or return to school. Another plays in the AAU. My daughter started with volleyball. “My wife has a thousand plans,” he previously said. “Now the focus is on the family. I have a few months left before training camp in Las Vegas, and I need to rest before the Olympics“But his future, It appears he is still in Los Angeles.

The contract the Lakers can offer and Bronny's role

In fact, a few minutes before the end of the match, An article from The Athletic explains James' position. as it's known, LeBron may decide not to exercise his $51.4 million option To his advantage next year, he is technically a free agent and able to pick a team in the market. However, the Lakers intend to offer him a new deal that could reach $164 million in three Years, most likely 2+1 with an option for the 2026-27 season. According to The Athletic newspaper James will play a maximum of two more seasons, Up to 2026 When the All-Star Game will be held in Los Angeles (albeit at the Clippers' new headquarters), but above all LeBron intends to monitor how the team handles the offseason And what kind of roster they'll be able to build around him and Anthony Davis.

The piece also highlights how to do this The Lakers are “very open” to the possibility of fulfilling James' desire to play with his son, Bronny Selecting him in the draft, likely with the 55th second pick they have available or moving up in the second round to get him. In fact, owner Jenny Buss intends to do everything in her power to please James And he made sure he retired wearing a Lakers jersey, because he also showed this season that he can still make a difference, even though he is not what he was in his best years. “Certainly not the problem here“The franchise is also hoping this is the solution,” a high-ranking Lakers executive told The Athletic.