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.

LeBron James confirmed his injured knee is improving. He offers a hopeful update as he recovers from an MCL sprain suffered during the Lakers’ season-ending playoff loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Lakers' LeBron James Confirms Knee Injury, Makes Major Announcement. In an eventual closeout Game 5 defeat to Minnesota, the four-time league MVP col