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Does LeBron James have another season in him?
It’s the question fans of the Los Angeles Lakers (and the rest of the basketball world) are asking as he considers a possible 24th season in the NBA.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) walks off the court after the game against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
According to one insider, though, it seems like we’ll get one more season of King James before he retires.
ESPN basketball insider Shams Charania told “The Rich Eisen Show” this week that from what he’s heard, James will be back for the 2026-27 season, though this upcoming season will also be his last.
“He’s going to take the next few weeks to figure out exactly how he wants potentially his final year to play out,” Charania said. “All the indications I’ve gotten over the course of the year is that he’s going to play one more season. The where, the how much of it all, that’s obviously going to be a factor.”
James himself has also recently weighed in on his future, noting on his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash that he’s looking for a competitive team.
“You want to be excited about going to work every day,” James said, as reported by Jeff Smith of For The Win. “And being around a group of guys that feel the same way and trying not to take steps backwards.”
That sentiment is surely comforting to Lakers fans, as LA had a competitive team this season.
After a magical March, only injuries to superstar Luka Doncic and second option Austin Reaves derailed the momentum heading into the playoffs.
If the Lakers re-sign Reaves, which seems likely, they’ll already have a core to build on, making LA an attractive place for James to take on one last run at another title.
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It’s the question fans of the Los Angeles Lakers (and the rest of the basketball world) are asking as he considers a possible 24th season in the NBA.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) walks off the court after the game against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
According to one insider, though, it seems like we’ll get one more season of King James before he retires.
Shams Charania expects LeBron James to come back for 2026-27 season
ESPN basketball insider Shams Charania told “The Rich Eisen Show” this week that from what he’s heard, James will be back for the 2026-27 season, though this upcoming season will also be his last.
“He’s going to take the next few weeks to figure out exactly how he wants potentially his final year to play out,” Charania said. “All the indications I’ve gotten over the course of the year is that he’s going to play one more season. The where, the how much of it all, that’s obviously going to be a factor.”
LeBron James identifies what he’s looking for in his final team
James himself has also recently weighed in on his future, noting on his “Mind the Game” podcast with Steve Nash that he’s looking for a competitive team.
“You want to be excited about going to work every day,” James said, as reported by Jeff Smith of For The Win. “And being around a group of guys that feel the same way and trying not to take steps backwards.”
That sentiment is surely comforting to Lakers fans, as LA had a competitive team this season.
After a magical March, only injuries to superstar Luka Doncic and second option Austin Reaves derailed the momentum heading into the playoffs.
If the Lakers re-sign Reaves, which seems likely, they’ll already have a core to build on, making LA an attractive place for James to take on one last run at another title.
The post ‘All Indications’ are LeBron James Will Return for 1 More Season appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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