James concluded his 23rd NBA season with regular-season averages of 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds, followed by postseason averages of 23.2 points and 7.3 assists.
Looking ahead to the 2026-27 season, James is set to become a free agent and has the opportunity to play an unprecedented 24th year in the league.
He stated that his primary focus remains on winning rather than rebuilding with a new franchise, though his immediate plans involve a family vacation after Memorial Day.
"I'm still in the moment of just taking my time," James said.
James explained that he has not yet thoroughly evaluated his options for the upcoming free agency period.
"I haven't even really thought about it too much.
Obviously, I understand that I'm a free agent and I can control my own destiny -- being here with [the Lakers] for the foreseeable future or if it's going somewhere else," James said.
James outlined his timeline for making a final decision on his playing future.
"But like, I haven't even really got to that point. I haven't even taken my family vacation yet, which is going to happen after Memorial Day.
That's kind of the thing at the forefront of my mind.
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But I think at some point in June, late June, as July rolls around -- free agency starts to get going and as July rolls around and maybe into August, we'll start to kind of get a feel of what my future may look like," James said.
