LeBron James's next chapter: retirement, Lakers stay, or a new team

LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after the Lakers’ playoff exit, weighing retirement against a return to L.A. at a reduced price or a move to another contender (Cavaliers, Knicks, or Warriors). Pay scale and roster fit — including surrounding a star like Luka Dončić — will shape his options, with retirement on the table but a return still viewed as likely by many, though surprises could occur.