SoccerRecap
De Zerbi: Referee was not calm, he was feeling the pressure
De Zerbi: Referee Gillett Wasn't Calm During Tottenham's Draw
Sky Sports1 min read
NBARecap
LeBron James future will immediately shift into focus if Thunder sweep Lakers
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing elimination, down 0-3 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. If the Lakers lose, attention will turn to LeBron James and his uncertain future in the NBA.
Key points
- Lakers are down 0-3 to the Thunder
- Lakers face elimination in the playoffs
- Focus will shift to LeBron James' future
Los Angeles LakersOklahoma City ThunderLeBron James
LeBron James future will immediately shift into focus if Thunder sweep Lakers originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of elimination. The Lakers are down 0-3 to the defending champs, the Oklahoma City Thunder.
While the Lakers have done enough in every game to keep it close, it is clear the Thunder are head and shoulders above them in every department.
The Lakers' season could end on Monday, and if so, the focus will immediately shift to their superstar forward, LeBron James. The end is near for the 41-year-old superstar, and it is still unclear if this season will be his final in the league.
That will be the biggest question of the night and for the coming weeks, if James doesn't make it clear that he will return for the 2026-27 season.
Although that may be the case, another looming question is whether, if he does return for an unprecedented 24th season, will it be with the Lakers?
Uncertainty grows around LeBron James and the Lakers with the offseason approaching
James is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and if he decides to keep playing, it's not certain he will play for the purple and gold. There are a handful of teams that will be interested in James, despite his age.
Q&A
What happens to LeBron James if the Lakers are swept by the Thunder?
If the Lakers are swept, the focus will shift to LeBron James and speculation about whether this season will be his last in the NBA.
How are the Lakers performing against the Thunder in the playoffs?
The Lakers are currently down 0-3 in the playoff series against the Thunder, despite keeping games close.
What is LeBron James' age and career status?
LeBron James is 41 years old and his future in the league is uncertain as the Lakers face potential elimination.
