The Lakers’ star says the MCL sprain likely would have caused him to miss the rest of the first-round series had the Lakers defeated Minnesota in Game 5.

The Los Angeles Lakers' early playoff exit has reignited discussions about LeBron James' future with the franchise. After a 4-1 series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, speculation abounds regarding James' next move, especially considering his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season.

LeBron James gave some details on what happened when he suffered a knee injury in the Lakers' final playoff game against the Timberwolves.