It doesn’t feel like this is LeBron’s final NBA season, but it is his last season under contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Will James return to LA next season, or go elsewhere, perhaps re-joining his beloved Cleveland Cavaliers for a final era? Some interesting intel surfaced on Thursday regarding a potential Lakers return for LeBron. James joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018, securing his fourth ring in 2020 while adding a Finals MVP. Story continues below advertisementNow in his 23rd season at age 41 with the Lakers, James remains productive in the 2025-26 campaign.