LeBron James' future was at the forefront of Cavaliers vs. Lakers in Cleveland. "You could see that being back here is very important to him."

While LeBron James hasn't confirmed if he is going to return for a 24th NBA season in 2026-27, the future Hall of Famer could be in a rare position where he isn't a lock to get a max contract as a free agent if he decides to keep playing.

CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James doesn't know if Wednesday night will end up being his last trip to Cleveland as a player. If James doesn't return, the Cavaliers and their fans continued to let James know how much he means to them.

The ex-Cal star had no ill-intentions when he said of Cleveland, 'This is Donovan Mitchell’s city now'

Maybe not retirement, but LeBron James could be leaving Los Angeles next summer. After eight seasons and an NBA championship, King James is in the final season of his contract.

LeBron James returns to his hometown when the Los Angeles Lakers visit the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday. James has helped Los Angeles win four of its last five games, contributing in various ways. Tonight, my Lakers vs. Cavaliers predictions call for a packed stat sheet from LeBron, focusing on his assists and rebounds.

Luka Doncic and LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 129-118 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday. James set the tone early, scoring 20 points in the first half at 41 years old, before Doncic took over in the second half.