The Los Angeles Lakers' early playoff exit has reignited discussions about LeBron James' future with the franchise. After a 4-1 series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, speculation abounds regarding James' next move, especially considering his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season.

The first episode of LeBron James's Mind the Game podcast since the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs was released on Thursday. With new co-host Steve Nash, LeBron discussed the Lakers' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

That left knee injury was later revealed to be a Grade 2 MCL sprain. As James recovers from the injury, speculations about his NBA future are in every corner. James has a player option to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. But the leading scorer in NBA history turns 41 in December, an age when very few can even think of carrying on.