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LOS ANGELES Three minutes into a sudden second quarter Thunder storm, as the Lakers gathered around each other in hopes of solving a growing problem, LeBron James plopped into a seat a few slots down from the group.The uneasiness and nervousness that had enveloped the building in the moments leading up to tipoff despite a brief shift toward excitement and belief in extending a series were back once again. From a micro lens, the bulk of apprehension centered around avoiding a sweep but the potential outcome of the game and to a larger extent, James future provided an eerie backdrop on a clear spring night.Eight years ago, James walked out the same tunnel onto the floor for his Lakers home debut, offering a flurry of fistbumps, high-fives and handshakes to eager onlookers. That evening, hope was on the cards, for a better future, together despite being overtaken by a massive brawl that ended in ejections and suspensions. On Monday night, with the 41-year-old staring a second-round sweep in the face, the first of his storied career, a different fight ensued. The fight to win a game. The fight for dignity. For ego. For maybe, just maybe, the next chapter of his basketball journey.What my future holds, I don t know, James said following the Lakers 115-110 loss. Obviously, were still fresh from losing. I dont know. I dont know what the future holds for me as it stands right now tonight. I got a lot of time, Ill sit back and recalibrate with my family. Talk with them, spend some time with them and when the time comes, you guys will know.The wounds from defeat are likely still too fresh for James and the Lakers to fully process. They certainly were for the thousands of fans in the stands, trapped between emotions so strong that James shook the hands of his opponents and walked off the floor without as much as a smattering of applause, attempting to come to terms with a sweep. They certainly were for James teammates as they shared embraces and said their goodbyes in the locker room afterward, some wondering what the next few months will hold for the individuals as well as the collective. And they certainly were for an emotional JJ Redick as he sat on the podium, praising his soldiers for enduring a long, confusing season while acknowledging the great unknown on the horizon.I believe in continuity, Redick said. But I do think that if youre trying to win a championship and this organization is, you have to be realistic and assess where youre at and were not good enough right now. There probably will be some continuity and there probably wont be, but thats what the next two months are for.Los Angeles, CA - May 11:Lakers LeBron James (23) reacts to a Laker turnover during second quarter action in game 4 of the NBA West semifinals at Crypto.com Arena on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images)MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images via Getty ImagesRegardless of your point of view whether watching the game remotely, in person or even as a member of the media nothing suggested that this would be the last time that James took an NBA floor. James spoke at length about the process of basketball, detailing a routine that has allowed him to remain at the top of his game for over two decades and shuddered at the mention of him falling out of love with the game. His Game 4 performance 24 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and a block giving everything he had on both ends of the floor didnt resemble a player that suddenly wants to call it quits. The ability to rest, recover and mentally prepare for a final season on his terms certainly has appeal from an outsiders perspective.I dont think its his last year, Suns forward Dillon Brooks, who was in attendance, told Yahoo Sports. I think he got one more in him. I watched him when I was in the NBA, when I was a kid in high school. Hes got a phenomenal career and battled everybody and done it at a high level throughout. Its been amazing to watch overall, a pleasure to battle against him.The real question, the one that will dominate airwaves, water cooler talk and group chats within the basketball world for the next few weeks and months, is whether or not James next steps will be with the Lakers. Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton 60 percent of the Lakers playoff starting lineup all have player options for the 2026-27 season. Los Angeles brass will be tasked with presenting a plan for James to still remain a viable contender in an increasingly competitive top layer of the basketball ecosystem. Is such a plan more advantageous not just to James, but to the organization as well than a homecoming to Cleveland, landing in New York or finally syncing up with Steph Curry? Should the Lakers be so willing to pony up millions of dollars for James services, who will be 42 by years end, as opposed to fully committing to a heliocentric system tailored to Luka Donis skill set?The truth is somewhere in the middle. James, entering his 24th season, is likely a hard sell as a commanding size of a teams cap space especially in today's restricted economy while still retaining value as an elite playmaker, connective tissue, positive rebounder and transition defender, in addition to the marketing/revenue boost his presence dictates.I havent even thought about that, Redick said pertaining to James future. Well deal with the offseason in the offseason, which is the next two months.James and Redicks preference to kick the can down the road is understandable, but any decision will likely involve the deconstruction of the now-completed Western Conference semis. The absence of Doni increases the difficulty of proper evaluation, but the Lakers 109.6 postseason offensive rating with James as a No. 1 option would rank just above the Brooklyn Nets over the course of the regular season and their net rating lines them up with a bottom-ten unit. Consequently, miscalculations on the shooting and scoring prowess of Thunder guards Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain, Chet Holmgrens complete two-way dominance (and Aytons gradual erasure) also play a part. Additionally, James decline in shooting efficiency 97th percentile in shot usage, 46th in true shooting percentage and a game plan gone awry (surrounding James with floor spacers yet finishing the postseason ranked 18th out of 20 in 3-point rate) must be addressed as well.Before every Laker game, the jumbotron shows a montage of the franchises most iconic moments with cameos from Magic Johnson, Shaquille ONeal, the late Kobe Bryant and others. James accomplishments over eight seasons, the most hes spent with any team, are also featured. But the duality of hope, as Los Angeles has come to experience over the last few weeks, is crippling by nature. James Lakers legacy, while not as robust as some of the names that have come before him, is still deserving of a fitting end in purple and gold. But what that exactly looks like, and how the greatest player of this generation plans to navigate unforeseen waters, will keep an organization in a holding pattern until clarity takes over.S*** I left everything I could out on the floor, James said. I control what I can control and I can leave the floor saying even though I hate losing, I was locked in on what we needed to do. I tried to make sure that our guys were locked in throughout the postseason. We fell a little short but Im not looking at my year as a disappointment, thats for damn sure.

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Houstons Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery, the star infielder said Wednesday.Correa was injured Tuesday while taking swings in the batting cage before a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.I was hitting in the cage, normal day, feeling great, he said. I went through my whole routine, took a swing and just felt a pop. It just completely snapped on me and then I fell to the ground and couldnt put weight on it.Correa was on crutches and in a walking boot Wednesday morning at the ballpark after seeing a foot specialist. He said he would seek some other opinions before scheduling the surgery.Correa, 31, said the injury was a complete tear and his recovery is expected to take six to eight months.Tough, really tough, he said. Not what I was expecting, but now its time to deal with it, face it head on and and focus on the rehab.Correa has had ankle problems in the past. In 2023, he had huge free agent deals with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets fall through over concerns with his right ankle that was operated on in 2014. He ended up remaining with the Minnesota Twins after the deals collapsed.Correa has salaries of $31.5 million this season, $30.5 million in 2027 and $30 million in 2028. As part of the last Julys trade, the Twins will pay the Astros $10 million each Dec. 15 from this year through 2028.His latest injury is yet another blow to an Astros team that has dealt with scores of injuries this season, including an oblique injury to Yainer Diaz that landed the catcher on the injured list Tuesday.Correa, who is back with the Astros after last summers blockbuster trade from the Twins, played third base for Houston last season with Jeremy Pea at shortstop. But Correa has been playing shortstop recently with Pea out with a hamstring injury.Manager Joe Espada said this week that Pea is close to a return and could begin a rehabilitation assignment soon.But its still a huge blow to lose Correa, who is one of the leaders of the team.Its a gut punch, general manager Dana Brown said. But its not the end of the world. We still have a very competitive team. Thank God we have the depth still in the infield particularly when Jeremy comes back. And so, the team is still built to win, no doubt about it.Espada said the Astros will miss all that Correa brings to the team.Its just really hard, Espada said. Talking to Carlos this morning it was really, really hard. What he means to this team, to this organization, personally to me as his manager, as a friend. Ive known him for a very long time. It sucks, but we have to move on.The Astros had Isaac Paredes playing third base and Braden Shewmake at shortstop for the finale of a series against the Dodgers on Wednesday.Correa is batting .279 with three home runs and 16 RBIs. The No. 1 pick in the 2012 amateur draft, Correa spent his first seven seasons with the Astros before signing with the Twins where he spent 3 1/2 seasons before last summers trade.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB

LeBron James has cast doubt over whether he will continue playing in the NBA after the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a comprehensive playoff exit at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder.The 41-year-old, whose contract expires this summer, may have appeared in his final professional match following the Lakers' 115-110 defeat, which completed a 4-0 series loss in the Western Conference semi-final.Following the match, James said: "What my future [holds], I don't know, obviously."I mean, this is obviously still fresh from losing, and I don't know. I mean, I don't know what the future holds for me as it stands right now tonight.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour Say"I got a lot of time to sit back like I think I said last year after we lost, I think to Minnesota, to go back and recalibrate with my family and talk with them and spend some time with them and then when the time comes, I'll obviously you guys will know what I decide to do."It's about the process - if I can commit to still being in love with the process of showing up to the arena five and a half hours before a game to start preparing."James holds the NBA's all-time scoring record and has won four championships and four Most Valuable Player awards during his remarkable career.The veteran made clear he feels no pressure to demonstrate his abilities any further.LATEST SPORTS NEWSAntonin Kinsky produces stunning save but Tottenham denied penalty in dramatic Leeds drawLewis Hamilton told to 'consider retirement' amid Ferrari woesVAR's most-controversial decisions as West Ham left furious following Arsenal defeatJames said: "There's nothing I need to show in this league."I've done it all; I've seen it all. Just trying to compete and trying to win championships - that's a motivating factor."James contributed 24 points in the defeat at the Crypto.com Arena, though his efforts were overshadowed by reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who delivered 35 points and eight assists for the Thunder.Speaking about the defeat, he said: "Obviously, we fell a little short, but I'm not looking at my year as a disappointment, that's for damn sure."I was put in some positions I never played in my career before, actually in my life. I've never been a third option in my life."So, to be able to thrive in that role for that period of time and then have to step back into the role that I've been accustomed with over my career or my life playing this sport and be able to thrive under that and then just my teammates allowing me to lead them under extreme circumstances."I thought that was pretty cool for me at this stage of my career."Oklahoma City, which swept the Phoenix Suns in the opening round, will face either the Minnesota Timberwolves or San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference final, with that semi-final series currently tied at 2-2.Meanwhile, the Eastern Conference semi-finals saw the Cleveland Cavaliers level their series against the Detroit Pistons at 2-2 following a 112-103 home victory.Donovan Mitchell produced a stunning 43-point display at Rocket Arena, including 39 in the second half alone, matching Eric Floyd's 1987 record for most points in a single half of a playoff contest.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter