Lakers ahead LeBron James has a call pending on his future in Los Angeles. When requested about it on Saturday, the NBA’s all-time main scorer stored his response brief.
“No,” he answered after ESPN’s David McMenamin inquired about LeBron’s plans after the season.
LeBron has a $51.4 million participant choice for the 2024-25 season, however there was chatter that James might depart Los Angeles following the season.
The Lakers (25-25, ninth in Western Convention) are one of many league’s most disappointing groups after reaching the Western Convention finals final season.
LeBron floated the idea of retiring following final yr’s playoff loss to the Nuggets. He would possibly solely have one or two seasons left within the NBA and spending it on a group caught in impartial may not be his thought of enjoyable.
One other consider his determination is his son, Bronny James, being draft-eligible this yr. LeBron has shared previously that he needs to play together with his son, and whereas he slightly modified
that sentiment final yr, it is going to be one thing to control this offseason.
Wealthy Paul, LeBron’s agent, shot down rumors that his shopper would request a commerce earlier than Thursday’s commerce deadline, that means he’ll no less than end the season as a Laker.
This season, LeBron, 39, is averaging 24.9 factors on 52 % capturing. He leads the Lakers in assists (7.7) and steals (1.3) per recreation.