Apr 6, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) forward Evan Mobley (4) and guard Darius Garland (10) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

"I’m also not silly or too jaded to know the business of the game as well... hopefully, I don’t got to go nowhere before my career is over.”

When LeBron James broke another NBA record earlier this month, the one for most regular-season minutes played in a career, his Los Angeles Lakers teammates handled the moment in typical locker room fashion.

LeBron James is nearing the end of his legendary NBA career, but he has never given a definitive timeline on his eventual retirement. He still hasn't, but on his 40th birthday Monday, he did offer several important details that at least give us a ballpark.

A former Laker and former teammate of LeBron James seems to feel the superstar was behind D'Angelo Russell getting traded to the Nets.

Sure, James' numbers are likely going to decline the deeper into his 40s he plays. But at least at his point of entry, he is far and away the greatest 40-year-old basketball player of all time. And so, with apologies to urkle91, James isn't just defying the typical NBA age curve, he's completely shattering it.

LeBron James celebrates his 40th birthday on Monday, and well wishes have begun to pour in from peers, fans and celebrities alike.

The NBA’s all-time leading scorer, who turned 40 on Monday, says he has a “very good” relationship with his eventual retirement and wants to end his career with the Lakers.

LeBron James, who turned 40 years of age on Monday, commented on whether he will or at least would like to finish his NBA career with the Lakers.

News you need to know

LeBron James, who turned 40 Monday, is in his 22nd NBA season. His average of 24 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists puts him in the NBA’s top 30 in each category.