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Wade Says LeBron Could Play Two More Years as Charania Flags Decision Riding on Lakers’ Finish

James has not set a retirement timeline, with free agency looming after an All-Star season at age 41.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat pose for a photo after exchanging jerseys, as Wade plans to retire at the end of the season, after a 108-105 Laker win at Staples Center on December 10 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview

  • Dwyane Wade told The Big Podcast with Shaq that LeBron James’ choice could hinge on this season’s outcome and guessed he could play up to two more years.
  • NBA insider Shams Charania said on ESPN that James has not decided on playing next season and that league sentiment points to at least one more year, contingent on how the Lakers finish.
  • James recently described eventual retirement as a “celebration of life,” offering no timetable for stepping away.
  • The 41-year-old is in the final year of his Lakers contract and is set to become a free agent this summer.
  • James remains productive with an All-Star nod and averages around 21.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.0 assists, as speculation names options such as Cleveland and Golden State.