James, 40, has a $52.6 million player option for next season that he must opt into by June 29 or become a free agent, and his decision looms over the organization.

The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the NBA postseason. But what exactly does that mean for the 40-year-old LeBron James?

Following the Lakers’ first-round playoff exit, LeBron James addressed the media with rare vulnerability, stating, “I don’t have the answer.” After 22 seasons and a historic career, the 40-year-old is facing the reality of uncertainty about his NBA future.