Harden finished Game 7 with just seven points, five rebounds, 13 assists, two steals and one block while shooting 2/8 from the field and 1/4 from the three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time. Via Underdog NBA: "James Harden's last three Game 7s:7 PTS,

Despite turning 40 in late December, James played 70 games and averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists while shooting 51.3% from the field.

A chance exists that LeBron James opts out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Several factors could shape his decision. The 40-year-old star is on a two-year, $104 million contract that includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and those close to the four-time NBA champion are unsure of his plans.