The Los Angeles Lakers find themselves on the brink of elimination, trailing the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 in their first-round playoff series. Despite holding a double-digit lead entering the fourth quarter of Game 4, the Lakers faltered down the stretch, ultimately losing 116-113.

After the Lakers' early playoff exit, LeBron James' future is uncertain. Will he stay in Los Angeles, retire, or move to another NBA team?

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are down 3-1 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Lakers were favored