Report: LeBron James gives condition to retire at Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers recently signed Luka Dončić to a three-year contract extension. This move demonstrates the Lakers' intention to make the Slovenian star the face of the franchise for years to come.

Now, the Los Angeles organization is focused on the future of LeBron James. The four-time NBA champion activated his player option and is observing the team's moves before deciding whether to continue with the Lakers.

James will turn 41 in December, and his time to win another championship is running out. This means next summer, James will likely sign the final contract of his career.

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, James continues to closely monitor the team's offseason activities, wanting to assess how competitive the Lakers truly are as he enters the final stage of his career.

"I've been told that the statement that Rich Paul gave to Shams Charania back in June, when LeBron opted in, still stands, that LeBron and his representatives will be monitoring the Lakers' moves because they recognise that there's very limited time left in his career and he wants to compete for championships," McMenamin said on NBA Today.

Luka Dončić's desire is clear: he wants James by his side until the end of his career, according to the Dallas Hoops Journal. "Dončić wants LeBron to retire from the NBA with the Lakers. The Slovenian has often stated that James was the player he watched most during his childhood. The former Dallas Mavericks superstar enjoyed playing alongside James last season and believes the Lakers can contend for a championship next season."