LeBron James admits future in NBA is unclear after Lakers' playoff exit

LeBron James’ usage is down to a career-low this season, but the Lakers are experiencing success. Colin Cowherd asks if LeBron will leave LA after this season.

LeBron James said Monday night his future in the NBA remains unclear, and he’s yet to decide to return to the floor for what would be his 24th season in the league.

James, 41, talked about his future following the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff exit in a Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. He said he hasn’t ruled out retirement or a return to the Lakers but said nothing about possibly joining a different team for the 2026-27 season.

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Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 in the second-round NBA playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Los Angeles on May 11, 2026. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

"I don’t know what the future holds for me, obviously, as it stands right now tonight," James said. "I’ve got a lot of time now. I think I said it last year after we lost to Minnesota. I’ll go back and recalibrate with my family and talk with them and spend some time with them, and then obviously when the time comes, you guys will know what I decide to do."

The Thunder dispatched the Lakers in four games with a 115-110 victory. The team had been without Luka Doncic, a key piece to the team’s solid season. He missed the entire playoffs with a hamstring injury.

James led Los Angeles to a first-round upset over the Houston Rockets before running into the defending NBA champions in the second round.

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Lakers guard Austin Reaves pats forward LeBron James on the back in the closing minutes of Game 4 against the