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LeBron James Weighs Retirement After Lakers Swept by Thunder
LeBron James said he does not know whether his 24-point performance in the Lakers’ 115-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday was his final NBA game. The 41-year-old becomes a free agent July 1 after the defending champion Thunder completed a four-game sweep.
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LeBron James said Monday night he does not know if his 24-point outing in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 115-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder marked the end of his NBA career. 6 million contract.
Com Arena, remaining undefeated in the 2026 playoffs. Los Angeles played without injured starters Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the entire postseason. James scored 24 points on 8-of-18 shooting, grabbed 12 rebounds and added three assists in 40 minutes.
“I don’t know what the future holds for me, obviously, as it stands right now tonight,” James told reporters. “I’ve got a lot of time now. ” He repeated that he will review the season with his family over the next couple of months before deciding whether to return.
City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and praised James after the game. “It’s amazing what he’s doing out there at this age,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. ” The Lakers advanced past Houston in the first round before falling to the Thunder in the second round. 1 rebounds during the regular season while playing a reduced role alongside Doncic and Reaves.
