Close Menu
Sporting TimesSporting Times

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    Subscription Form
    What's Hot

    Amorim wants Man United players booed after defeat to ASEAN All-Stars

    May 28, 2025

    Gateway Games: Ogun State athletes protest over unpaid allowances

    May 28, 2025

    NBA play-offs: Haliburton’s triple-double inspires Pacers to 3-1 lead over Knicks

    May 28, 2025
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube Telegram Threads
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Fans Forum
    • Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    Telegram Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) YouTube Threads
    Wednesday, May 28
    Sporting TimesSporting Times
    • Football
      1. Super Eagles
      2. Nigerian National Teams
      3. Nigerian Players Abroad
      4. International
      5. Africa
      6. Nigerian Leagues
      7. Women
      8. View All

      Super Eagles coach Chelle: Why I invited Musa, other NPFL stars for Unity Cup

      May 27, 2025

      Unity Cup: Musa, Ndidi, Simon, others land in Super Eagles camp

      May 26, 2025

      Chelle ‘looking forward’ to Unity Cup as NFF confirms Brentford as venue

      April 10, 2025

      Super Eagles, Ghana, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago to feature in Unity Cup in May

      April 3, 2025

      Gateway Games: Golden Eaglets cruise into semi finals, Flamingos lead group

      May 23, 2025

      Nnadozie, Ajibade, 21 other Super Falcons called up for Cameroon friendlies, Oshoala missing

      May 20, 2025

      U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles edge out Egypt on penalties to clinch bronze

      May 18, 2025

      NFF unveils new WAFCON jerseys for Super Falcons

      May 14, 2025

      Osimhen scores, daughter announces as Galatasaray win 25th Turkish title

      May 18, 2025

      Forest pay tribute to Awoniyi, boost European hopes as Ndidi hits assists PB

      May 18, 2025

      ‘I’m grateful to still be here’: Taiwo Awoniyi breaks silence after surgery, induced coma

      May 18, 2025

      Awoniyi out of induced coma, recovering well after emergency surgery

      May 14, 2025

      UCL: Chukwueze benched as Liverpool cruise past Milan, Kane hits four, Mbappe scores

      September 18, 2024

      Arteta won’t rule Odegaard out of North London derby, Sterling set for Arsenal debut

      September 14, 2024

      Haaland, Saka, Salah, others nominated for EPL Player of the Month award

      September 5, 2024

      Ademola Lookman nominated for 2024 Ballon d’Or (full list of nominees for all categories)

      September 5, 2024

      CAF, LOC announce match venues for WAFCON in Morocco

      May 27, 2025

      South Africa knock Flying Eagles out of U-20 AFCON

      May 15, 2025

      U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles to face holders Senegal in quarter-finals as Ghana battle Egypt

      May 10, 2025

      U-20 AFCON: Tanzania coach accuses Sierra Leone of age-cheating

      May 6, 2025

      NPFL: Amuneke’s Heartland,  Akwa United relegated with Sunshine, Lobi Stars

      May 26, 2025

      NPFL: Champions Remo Stars thrash Ikorodu as Rivers United, Abia Warriors seal CAF spots

      May 11, 2025

      NNL fines Godswill Akpabio United, Barau FC N5 million for assault, hooliganism

      May 1, 2025

      Tinubu hails Remo Stars on NPFL triumph

      April 28, 2025

      Flamingos fly past South Africa in Pretoria in U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier

      March 8, 2025

      Super Falcons maintain spot in FIFA women’s ranking, still No.1 in Africa

      March 6, 2025

      Super Falcons star Gift Monday wins monthly award in Spain

      March 4, 2025

      AS Roma sign Falconets defender Oladipo from FC Robo

      February 11, 2025

      Amorim wants Man United players booed after defeat to ASEAN All-Stars

      May 28, 2025

      Official: Lamine Yamal signs lucrative new six-year Barcelona deal

      May 27, 2025

      Pope Leo hosts Serie A champions Napoli at Vatican 

      May 27, 2025

      CAF, LOC announce match venues for WAFCON in Morocco

      May 27, 2025
    • Nigerian Sports
      1. Grassroots
      2. View All

      Edo State Sports Commission begins tour of LGs for grassroots development

      January 31, 2025

      Organisers hail Alli as Edokpolor, Idia College Girls Lift Edo Secondary Schools Cup

      November 3, 2024

      Delta wins National Youth Games, Lagos comes second, Edo third

      September 19, 2024

      National Youth Games: Lagos clinches more medals in swimming

      September 16, 2024

      Gateway Games: Ogun State athletes protest over unpaid allowances

      May 28, 2025

      Gateway Games: Delta pulls clear of Bayelsa in medal table

      May 25, 2025

      Sports Festival: Bayelsa retains lead in medal table, Delta second

      May 22, 2025

      Gateway Games: Six athletes from Lagos, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa disqualified for doping

      May 20, 2025
    • Athletics
    • Boxing
    • Golf
    • Table Tennis
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Interviews
    • Special Features
    Sporting TimesSporting Times
    Home - Basketball - LeBron James ponders future as Timberwolves eliminate Lakers in NBA play-offs
    Basketball

    LeBron James ponders future as Timberwolves eliminate Lakers in NBA play-offs

    May 1, 20254 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Telegram Tumblr Email WhatsApp Reddit Copy Link
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Tumblr Telegram WhatsApp Reddit Copy Link

     

    LeBron James limped out of Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, his left leg swollen from a knee-to-knee collision and his spirit sapped from Los Angeles Lakers’ 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves that ended his 22nd year in the NBA with a first-round play-off exit.

    As has been his custom the past several seasons when offering his thoughts on the future immediately following the Los Angeles Lakers’ final game, James said he was unsure.

    “I don’t know,” James said when asked how much longer he planned to play before retiring. “I don’t have an answer to that. Something I’ll sit down with my family, my wife and my support group and kind of just talk through it and see what happens. And just have a conversation with myself on how long I want to continue to play.

    “I don’t know the answer to that right now, to be honest. So we’ll see.”

    James, 40, has a player option to return to the Lakers for 2025-2026 worth $52.6 million that he must opt into by June 29 or become a free agent.

    Asked about ways the Lakers could improve for next season after losing 4-1 to the Timberwolves, despite coming into the series as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with home-court advantage, James again gave an uncertain answer.

    ALSO READ:
    D'Tigress reach top 10 in FIBA ranking after historic Olympic outing

    “It’s a business,” James said. “So you don’t know what the roster will look like next year besides the guys that [are] locked into contracts. S—, I got a lot to think about myself. So I don’t know what the roster will look like. I don’t know where I stand right now.”

    Asked to clarify his remarks, James said that when he referenced his contract, he was not alluding to looking at any other teams to play for.

    “Just continuing to play, I don’t know where I’m at,” James told ESPN. “That’s what that is. Not coming back to play here. Just playing, period.”

    His answer could certainly have been affected by the exhaustion from playing 40 minutes in the elimination game, finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals to help Los Angeles claw back from an early 14-point deficit to briefly hold the lead in the fourth quarter.

    When considering James’ future, it should be noted that his son, Bronny James, is under contract with the Lakers for two more seasons, with a team option for 2027-2028.

    “I’m excited for the years to come,” Bronny James said after the loss when asked about his memories of playing with his father as a rookie.

    ALSO READ:
    NBA: Celtics edge Bucks despite Antetokounmpo heroics as Curry, LeBron power Warriors, Lakers to victories

    Lakers star guard Luka Doncic also moved gingerly off the postgame podium after tweaking his back in a collision with Donte DiVincenzo — the same Timberwolves player James’ knee collided with.

    “It’s not good at all,” Doncic said of his back after finishing with 28 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds in 40 minutes. “But I tried to go. So … that’s it.”

    Like James, Doncic will have a contract decision to make this summer. Come August 2, the Lakers will be able to offer him a four-year, $229 million contract extension.

    Doncic said he will need time to consider his options.

    “I didn’t think about it yet,” Doncic said. “I’ve been focused on basketball. So obviously this is the time now to think about everything.”

    Lakers first-year coach JJ Redick said he would have things to mull over this summer after his first playoff series ended in disappointment.

    “There’s always ways to get better,” Redick said. “And I can get a lot better.”
    Both James and Doncic endorsed the job Redick did.

    “I think he’s a hell of a coach,” Doncic said. “I’m really glad I got coached by him these couple of months. It feels sometimes like I’m back in Europe a little bit. So I love it. We have a great bond. It’s been nothing but amazing with him as a coach.”

    ESPN

    LA Lakers LeBron James NBA play-offs Timberwolves
    Follow on Facebook Follow on X (Twitter) Follow on Instagram Follow on YouTube Follow on Telegram Follow on Threads
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Telegram WhatsApp Reddit Copy Link
    Nurudeen Obalola
    • Website

    Related Posts

    NBA play-offs: Haliburton’s triple-double inspires Pacers to 3-1 lead over Knicks

    May 28, 2025 Basketball 2 Mins Read

    NBA play-offs: Knicks power back to stun Celtics in semi-finals Game 1

    May 6, 2025 Basketball 3 Mins Read

    NBA play-offs: Nuggets dominate Clippers, take Game 7 in first-round series

    May 4, 2025 Basketball 3 Mins Read

    NBA: Nuggets stun LAC to tie series, Thunder sweep Grizzlies, Warriors edge Rockets

    April 27, 2025 Basketball 3 Mins Read

    Kobe Bryant’s debut LA Lakers jersey sells for $7m

    April 25, 2025 Basketball 2 Mins Read

    NBA play-offs: Timberwolves blow out Lakers as Nuggets edge past Clippers

    April 20, 2025 Basketball 2 Mins Read
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply


    Advertisement
    Advertisement
    Don't Miss

    Amorim wants Man United players booed after defeat to ASEAN All-Stars

    May 28, 2025 Football By Nurudeen Obalola2 Mins Read

    Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes it will do his players good to leave…

    Gateway Games: Ogun State athletes protest over unpaid allowances

    May 28, 2025

    NBA play-offs: Haliburton’s triple-double inspires Pacers to 3-1 lead over Knicks

    May 28, 2025

    Official: Lamine Yamal signs lucrative new six-year Barcelona deal

    May 27, 2025
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Telegram
    • YouTube
    • Twitter
    • WhatsApp
    advertisement
    Advertisement
    About
    About

    Sporting Times is an independent all-sports digital platform, which aims to become a leading sports website originating from Nigeria, but with global coverage and appeal.

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube Telegram Threads
    Most Popular

    AFCON: Lookman, Osimhen on target as Super Eagles ease past Benin Republic

    September 7, 2024

    We’ll continue to improve NPFL … we want the likes of Elumelu, Adenuga, Ovia investing in Nigerian football — Elegbeleye

    September 8, 2024

    West Ham’s Michail Antonio crashes Ferrari in accident

    December 7, 2024
    Our Picks

    Amorim wants Man United players booed after defeat to ASEAN All-Stars

    May 28, 2025

    Gateway Games: Ogun State athletes protest over unpaid allowances

    May 28, 2025

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest sport news from us.

    Subscription Form
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Fans Forum
    • Advertise
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    ©2025. Sporting Times. Developed by MIST Digital Agency Limited. | All Rights Reserved.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.