LeBron James remains undecided about his professional future following the Los Angeles Lakers’ season-ending loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. The Thunder secured a 115-110 victory in the Western Conference semifinals, completing a 4-0 series sweep. James, 41, contributed 24 points and a team-high 12 rebounds in what may have been his final game in the NBA after completing his 23rd season.

The Lakers’ defeat marked the end of the reigning NBA champions’ playoff run and thrust James into free agency, with his contract expired and no immediate decision made regarding his next steps. The four-time NBA champion acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his future, emphasizing the need to reflect with his family before making any announcements. “I don’t know what the future holds for me,” James said after the game. “I’ve got a lot of time. I’ll go back and recalibrate with my family and talk with them, and spend some time with them, and then when the time comes, obviously you guys will know what I decide to do.”

Reports have varied on James’s plans, with some suggesting he may re-sign with the Lakers for a 24th season, while others speculate he could pursue opportunities elsewhere or retire from professional basketball. James himself framed his decision in terms of his passion for the game’s demands, stating that continuing would depend on his commitment to the rigorous preparation and physical toll of playing at the highest level. “I think for me, it’s about the process—if I can commit to still being in love with the process of showing up to the arena five-and-a-half hours before a game to start preparing,” he said.

Reflecting on his career milestones, James stressed that he has little left to prove in the league. “There’s nothing I need to show in this league. I’ve done it all, I’ve seen it all,” he said. His focus now lies on competing and pursuing championships, which remain his primary motivation.

Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder advance to the Western Conference finals, where they will face the winner of the semifinal series between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves, currently tied 2-2. Oklahoma City enters the matchup on the back of a dominant postseason performance, having swept both the Phoenix Suns and the Lakers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points in the decisive game.

In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers leveled their series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory, driven by Donovan Mitchell’s 43 points, including a record-tying 39-point second half.

As the playoffs progress, the NBA continues to feature high-stakes competition while James contemplates what could be the next chapter of his illustrious career.