'I don't know.' LeBron James unsure if he'll return for 24th season or retire

LeBron James stands on the court during the Lakers' 115-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals Monday at Crypto. com Arena. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times) As LeBron James sat at the podium following the Lakers’ season-ending loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night, he was asked about his future.

He had just completed his 23rd season in the NBA at 41 years old and he will become a free agent this summer. James has been asked about retirement all season — and if he would return to the Lakers next season or play for another team. So after finishing with 24 points and 12 rebounds in the 115-110 loss , James addressed the situation again.

“With my future, I don't know, honestly," James said. "It's still fresh from obviously losing. And I don't know.

I don't know what the future holds for me, obviously. As it stands right now, tonight, I got a lot of time. I'll sit back, like I think I said last year after we lost, I think to Minnesota, to go back and recalibrate with my family and talk with them, and spend some time with them.