The year 22 for LeBron James ended a bit of a groan while he and the Los Angeles Lakers were rebounded in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games.
The Lakers entered the series as a favorite, but Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves were the aggressors of the jump and sent purple and gold behind a stifling defense and a swirling offense. Los Angeles is now in the offseason with massive questions to answer, although no greater than the future of James.
As is the case with every season, James was not engaged in connection with his future when he was asked if he would come back for the 2025-26 season.
However, the early wait is that James will play next season and could potentially play beyond that according to the situation of the draft of his son Bryce James, via Shams Charania d’Espn:
“There is no expectation for LeBron James to retire, I will say that. My sense, my understanding is that he will play at least another NBA season. decided. The only potential warning to the carrots you think that could keep LeBron James even longer than a year more.
It never seemed that LeBron would retire following the conclusion of the 2024-25 season and it seems that the Lakers could anticipate it safely. Bryce’s angle is also something that has already been speculated and it should be noted that Los Angeles has its first round choice in 2026.
Anyway, the front office should continue to move forward with the idea that LeBron will be on the list next season.
LeBron James rents the first season of JJ Redick as a Lakers chief coach
Lakers’ head coach, JJ Redick, has successfully completed his first year at work and LeBron James congratulated him on what he managed to accomplish.
“I think JJ will continue to grow,” said James. “I thought he had a hell of a recruit campaign for a recruited coach. It’s very different from being a recruited coach. It is already difficult to be a recruited coach in the NBA. And it’s much more difficult to be a recruited head coach causing the Lakers. It’s a whole new ball game. And I thought he managed it very well.
“I thought he had just learned every day. He kept us responsible. He pushed us. I thought that JJ and his coach staff were great throughout the season. It was pretty cool. It is therefore something you know for sure and it is an excellent coach, a sales coach who will be great for many years. ”
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