While LeBron James ponders an upcoming contract decision on his player option for the 2025-26 season, rehabilitating his MCL injury suffered during the Lakers ' season-ending playoff loss to the Timberwolves takes top priority.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Had the Lakers won Game 5, James would have missed Game 6.

LeBron James was one of the many who were watching this series very intently. As a student of the game, he loves analyzing how the game is played. He thought that there was a very specific reason for the Celtics losing to the Knicks.