LeBron James was one of the many who were watching this series very intently. As a student of the game, he loves analyzing how the game is played. He thought that there was a very specific reason for the Celtics losing to the Knicks.

A chance exists that LeBron James opts out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Several factors could shape his decision. The 40-year-old star is on a two-year, $104 million contract that includes a player option for the 2025-26 season and those close to the four-time NBA champion are unsure of his plans.

NBA legend LeBron James has a player option to return to the Los Angeles Lakers next season. The forward can pick up his player option or decline it and enter unrestricted free agency. If James becomes an unrestricted free agent,