Following the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round elimination this year, it was revealed that LeBron James would not have returned to the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee.

In the aftermath of a disappointing Lakers season, LeBron James is taking this summer to rest and recover. In a recent chat with his co-host, Steve Nash, on the 'Mind the Game' podcast, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar confirmed his summer plans and revealed where he's at regarding conversations about his retirement.

The Lakers’ star says the MCL sprain likely would have caused him to miss the rest of the first-round series had the Lakers defeated Minnesota in Game 5.