LeBron James Next Team, Retirement Odds

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  • Following the 4th time that LeBron James has been swept in the playoffs, he remained noncommittal about his future

  • BetOnline has him favored to keep playing next season, but where?

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were swept in the Second Round by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

This was the fourth time that James has been swept in the playoffs. Not too bad for a 23-year career.

Game 4 ended in a 115-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

LeBron was noncommittal afterward about whether he will continue playing in L.A. -- or elsewhere.

"I think you guys asked me about [retirement], and I've answered questions. I don't think I've come out and been like, 'Oh, retirement is coming,'" James said. "With my future, I don't know, honestly. It's, obviously it's still fresh from, obviously losing [the series]. And I don't know. I don't know what the future holds for me."

Those remarks haven't stopped the oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag from speculating with some props on the NBA’s all-time leading scorer’s future.

They have him favored to keep playing at -450 but not with the LA Lakers

 

Will LeBron James retire?

Yes +275

No -450

Note: Current odds imply an 81.8% of LeBron returning to play next season.

 

Will LeBron James return to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2026-27?

Yes +110

No -150

Note: Current odds imply a 40% of LeBron returning to play next season with the Lakers.

 

Will LeBron and Bronny James be on the same team next year?

Yes +130

No -170

Note: Current odds imply a 37% of LeBron and Bronny playing on the same team next season.

 

LeBron James Next Team
Cleveland Cavaliers1/1
Golden State Warriors3/1
Denver Nuggets5/1
New York Knicks7/1
Milwaukee Bucks9/1
Detroit Pistons10/1
Brooklyn Nets12/1
Houston Rockets18/1
Orlando Magic22/1
Chicago Bulls25/1
Minnesota Timberwolves25/1
Philadelphia 76ers25/1
Portland Trail Blazers28/1
Charlotte Hornets33/1
Los Angeles Clippers33/1
Washington Wizards38/1
Dallas Mavericks40/1
Oklahoma City Thunder40/1
San Antonio Spurs40/1
Indiana Pacers50/1
Miami Heat50/1
Atlanta Hawks66/1
Toronto Raptors66/1
Phoenix Suns75/1
Sacramento Kings75/1
Boston Celtics80/1
Memphis Grizzlies80/1
New Orleans Pelicans80/1
Utah Jazz80/1

- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com

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