In a stunning turn of events, LeBron James reportedly stormed out of a closed-door Lakers team meeting after a heated confrontation with head coach Darvin Ham—sparking renewed rumors that the NBA legend is considering immediate retirement.
According to an anonymous team source, tensions boiled over when LeBron openly criticized the team’s direction and questioned recent trade decisions. Coach Ham allegedly fired back, telling LeBron he needed to “focus on the game, not the front office.” Witnesses say the room went silent before LeBron stood up, threw a towel, and walked out without another word.
“It got ugly fast,” the source revealed. “LeBron was furious. Everyone was shocked.”
This latest drama comes just days after whispers emerged that LeBron had been privately contemplating walking away from the game earlier than expected. While he’s publicly stated his desire to play with his son Bronny, insiders claim this latest dispute may have changed everything.
Social media is now ablaze with speculation:
Is this the beginning of the end for King James?
Could he actually retire before the season even begins?
Neither the Lakers nor LeBron’s camp has released a statement, but NBA insiders are already bracing for a potential bombshell announcement in the coming days.
If true, this could be one of the most explosive exits in NBA history.