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勒布朗·詹姆斯未来去向备受关注。据报道，他自由球员市场仅考虑湖人或骑士两队。年龄、家庭及球队现状是关键因素。如回骑士是“落叶归根”，留在湖人则需降薪辅佐卢卡。勒布朗的决定将深刻影响NBA格局。
LeBron James knows retirement is right around the corner, but the 40-year-old hasn't rule out playing for another season or two.At this point, it would probably be surprising if LeBron isn't back on the court for the 2026-27 season. The four-time NBA champion is averaging 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 7.
2 assists per game this year, while shooting 46.9 percent from the field.AdvertisementHis kids have told him to continue playing, too.“They’re like, ‘Dad, continue on your dream. This is your dream. Continue on your focus. You’ve been here for us this whole time,'” he said at the end of last season, according to ESPN and The Associated Press.
“When you have that type of support … it makes it a lot easier.”Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center.Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesBut LeBron James is set to hit free agency next year.
His two year, $101 million contract with the Lakers expires following the 2025-26 season.AdvertisementWhere will LeBron James play in 2026-27?According to longtime LeBron James insider Brian Windhorst, there are probably only two teams at play.The two teams LeBron will consider playing for in 2026-27Brian Windhorst, appearing on The Ryen Russillo Show, said that he can only see LeBron James playing for two teams in 2026-27."
I can see LeBron playing as a Cav or as a Laker," Windhorst told his former ESPN colleague."There's only a certain amount of places he can play, right? For 100 different reasons, he's going to be limited. You can't have a team where you've got three gigantic salaries where those three guys aren't like studs.
It's not realistic for a 41 year old, even if he's the greatest 41 year old athlete the world has ever seen, to make the salary that he's making."AdvertisementWhere do you see LeBron playing next year?This story was originally published by The Spun on Dec 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section.
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<thoughtOkay, here's my understanding of the situation as of December 17, 2025, according to Yahoo Sports' reporting and Brian Windhorst's insights about LeBron James:
I'm hearing that LeBron, who's currently 40 years old, is seriously contemplating playing one or two more seasons. The buzz is that he's likely to suit up for the 2026-27 season. This comes as he's set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 season ends, as his existing two-year contract with the Los...
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LeBron James knows retirement is right around the corner, but the 40-year-old hasn't rule out playing for another season or two.At this point, it would probably be surprising if LeBron isn't back on the court for the 2026-27 season. The four-time NBA champion is averaging 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 7.
2 assists per game this year, while shooting 46.9 percent from the field.AdvertisementHis kids have told him to continue playing, too.“They’re like, ‘Dad, continue on your dream. This is your dream. Continue on your focus. You’ve been here for us this whole time,'” he said at the end of last season, according to ESPN and The Associated Press.
“When you have that type of support … it makes it a lot easier.”Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center.Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesBut LeBron James is set to hit free agency next year.
His two year, $101 million contract with the Lakers expires following the 2025-26 season.AdvertisementWhere will LeBron James play in 2026-27?According to longtime LeBron James insider Brian Windhorst, there are probably only two teams at play.The two teams LeBron will consider playing for in 2026-27Brian Windhorst, appearing on The Ryen Russillo Show, said that he can only see LeBron James playing for two teams in 2026-27."
I can see LeBron playing as a Cav or as a Laker," Windhorst told his former ESPN colleague."There's only a certain amount of places he can play, right? For 100 different reasons, he's going to be limited. You can't have a team where you've got three gigantic salaries where those three guys aren't like studs.
It's not realistic for a 41 year old, even if he's the greatest 41 year old athlete the world has ever seen, to make the salary that he's making."AdvertisementWhere do you see LeBron playing next year?This story was originally published by The Spun on Dec 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section.
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