While LeBron James ponders an upcoming contract decision on his player option for the 2025-26 season, rehabilitating his MCL injury suffered during the Lakers' season-ending playoff loss to the Timberwolves takes top priority.

Some have wondered what LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers could do in the next few months. Dealing with an injury during the Western Conference playoffs, and only getting older, is there a chance he could leave in free agency or call it a career?

One of the first things the Los Angeles Lakers need to do this summer is get an answer from LeBron James on what he plans to do with his basketball career moving forward. He has a player option for next season, and he can either play on it or opt out and sign a slightly longer new contract.