If the past few seasons are any indicator, James usually opts out of his player option with his eye on another one-year deal with an option, with his clear intention to re-up with the Lakers. He has until June 29, per Spotrac, to make that decision. But with the possibility of him considering other teams, that does change the calculus.

LeBron James did his best to answer questions about his future on Wednesday night following the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.