The Oklahoma City Thunder eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 to finish a 4-0 sweep in the Western Conference semi-finals, and LeBron James said he still does not know what comes next. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
James, 41, scored 24 points in the loss as Oklahoma City closed out the series behind 35 points and 8 assists from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. [1, 2, 4]
The Lakers star said after the game that he had not decided whether he will play another NBA season. “What my future [holds], I don’t know, obviously,” James said, adding that he would go back and “recalibrate with my family” before talking it through with them. [2, 4, 5]
James has just completed his 23rd NBA season and is heading into unrestricted free agency, leaving his next step open. [1, 2, 4, 5]
The Thunder will face the winner of the Minnesota Timberwolves-San Antonio Spurs series in the Western Conference final. [1]