LeBron James wondered out loud if the NBA should give out an Offensive Player of the Year award like the NFL does.

Speculation over LeBron James’ future has intensified as he enters his 23rd NBA season. The 40-year-old opted into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, marking the first time during his Los Angeles Lakers tenure that he didn’t sign a multi-year extension when faced with the ability to do so.

The NBA offseason has slowed down from a roster movement perspective, but the rumor mill has still been working overtime. With the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James locked into a standoff, trade and retirement rumors have been running rampant.