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LeBron James Flatly Rules Out Coaching, Retirement Remains a Year-to-Year Call

His China interview reinforces earlier remarks, pointing to post-playing possibilities in ownership or a front-office role.

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter of Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center on April 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • In a CGTN Sports Scene interview during his China tour, James said he has “no” coaching in his future, echoing his earlier “zero chance” comment on his Mind the Game show.
  • James, 40, enters his 23rd season after exercising a $52.6 million player option for 2025-26, the final year of his current contract.
  • ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported the Lakers don’t know whether he will retire after this season, describing his approach as year to year.
  • He remains highly productive, averaging 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists on 51% shooting over 70 games last season.
  • Speculation focuses on potential ownership or front-office roles after playing, while Paul Pierce and Carmelo Anthony have publicly suggested this could be his final year.