Adam Silver may have revealed LeBron James' plans for next season

James will have several options to consider if he wants to continue playing. A return to the Lakers seemed unlikely earlier in the season, but that should be in the cards if other teams aren’t willing/able to meet his projected financial aspirations.

Of course, the Lakers will prioritize keeping Reaves in town, given that he’s also likely to opt out of his contract to pursue a more lucrative opportunity.

He’s also been tied to the likes of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, and — unsurprisingly — the Cleveland Cavaliers, but again, he’d have to play ball and agree to take a pay cut for that to happen.

Whatever the case, it looks like James isn’t ready to call it quits. Whether he announces the 2026-27 campaign will be his final year in the league remains to be seen, but even if he doesn’t, teams and fans will probably approach it as his farewell tour.

Even so, he just averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.3 three-pointers per game on 51.5% from the field and 31.7% from beyond the arc across 60 games in his 23rd year, so who’s to say he can’t keep this going for a little longer?