While LeBron James ponders an upcoming contract decision on his player option for the 2025-26 season, rehabilitating his MCL injury suffered during the Lakers' season-ending playoff loss to the Timberwolves takes top priority.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Had the Lakers won Game 5, James would have missed Game 6.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to get out of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. They were ousted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in just five games and weren't able to put up much of a fight.