Latest LeBron James NBA Retirement Odds Following Historic Triple-Double

Some say that age is just a number. Thursday night, LeBron James tossed three numbers against his age, as he became the oldest player to record a triple-double in the NBA.

James scored 28 points, with 12 assists and 10 rebounds in a victory over the Dallas Mavericks. James is 41 years, one month, and 13 days old entering Friday. He broke the previous record set by Karl Malone in 2003. Malone also accomplished the feat wearing a Lakers uniform.

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Whether James will be wearing the purple and gold of LA next season is uncertain. The veteran has indicated that he is unsure if his 23rd season will be his last in the NBA.

Odds that LeBron James will retire before 2026-27 NBA Season

Odds for a LeBron retirement are available from basketball sports betting apps.

FanDuel has LeBron retirement odds:

• LeBron James to Announce Retirement by 2026-27 NBA Season, YES: +148
• LeBron James to Announce Retirement by 2026-27 NBA Season, NO: -178

James has been coy about his future, preferring to concentrate on the season, his eighth with the Lakers. Through Thursday's 124-104 win, James is averaging 22 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game. He has played 36 of LA's 54 games. The team is 33-21, resting at fifth in the Western Conference playoff standings.

Looking Ahead for The Lakers And LeBron James

James' son Bronny is also on the roster for the Lakers, though he is averaging only seven minutes in 29 games. His future may be tied to whether his father plays (or where) next season.

The Lakers were recently sold to the ownership group that also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers. There is speculation that the team may want to transition into a post-LeBron era built around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Some observers even thought James could be moved at the trade deadline.

Is a return to Cleveland in the cards?

But oddsmakers still seem to be leaning toward a James return for a 24th season in October. That's why odds are shorter on his staying. It's been speculated that his hometown Cavaliers may bring him back to Cleveland for a swan song. LeBron played 11 seasons in two separate stints with the Cavs, advancing to the NBA Finals five times, and winning the title once.

All-Star Game will feature LeBron, other NBA stars

Starting tonight with the Rising Stars event, the NBA will put on a show for its fans all weekend in Los Angeles. LeBron will take part on Sunday in the All-Star Game format, marking his record 22nd consecutive season as an All-Star.

In a new format, the NBA will have two teams of U.S.-born stars face off against a World team. A round-robin tournament will pit USA Stars, USA Stripes, and Team World against each other. James played in his first All-Star Game before some of the All-Stars and Rising Stars were even born.