LeBron James says he considered retirement after last season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 5:48 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
LeBron James indicated he was leaning toward retirement following the 2025-26 season in social media posts. After spending eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he contributed to a championship in 2020, he shifted to the Philadelphia 76ers, signing a two-year, $8 million contract. The future Hall of Famer expressed uncertainty about his playing future but affirmed his love for the game, suggesting he has more to contribute in his upcoming season.
- •James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists last season.
- •He signed a two-year contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
- •James led the Lakers to a championship in 2020.
- •His role in Philly may be as a third or fourth scoring option.
- •The second year of his contract includes a player option.
- 5:48 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James says he was leaning toward retirement after last season
"In a series of social media posts, LeBron James said he was leaning toward retirement after the end of last season.
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