Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James challenged the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards to "make the next step" after the Wolves eliminated the Lakers from the 2025 NBA playoffs. The two shared a quick exchange on the court following Minnesota's 103-96 win in Game 5:

As soon as the final buzzer sounded on the Los Angeles Lakers's season Wednesday night, the clock started an annual rite of spring: rampant speculation and intrigue about the future of one LeBron James.

LeBron James is leaning toward a return to the Los Angeles Lakers, especially with the prospect of playing alongside his son, Bryce James, becoming more enticing. After the Lakers' season-ending 103-96 Game 5 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves,