4 Lakers Entering Their Final Season With LA in 2024-25

The Los Angeles Lakers can officially put their disappointing postseason exit in the rearview because the 2024-25 NBA season is finally here. The Lakers will begin their journey toward a potential championship run when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Even though the Lakers' opening night roster is locked in, head coach J.J. Redick's lineup could look a lot different later in the season and beyond. NBA rosters are constantly changing and while some players might remain in Los Angeles for years to come, others could be out of the City of Angels within a year's time.

Here are four Lakers who are potentially entering their final season in L.A.

1. LeBron James

Nobody wants the 2024-25 season to be LeBron James' last with the Lakers. The 20-time NBA All-Star is still performing at a higher level than the majority of the league despite the fact that his 40th birthday is coming up in just over two months.

Nevertheless, Father Time is undefeated and it's normal to think about James' future in the league. Although he said he has "a lot left in the tank" following the 2024 Summer Olympics, the fact that he still handles his contracts on a year-by-year basis suggests that even "The King" knows that there's limited time remaining on his NBA career.

One of James' top career goals was eventually to play with his son, Bronny, which he'll get to do after the Lakers drafted the latter 55th overall in June. Regardless of how anyone feels about the younger James' potential (or lack thereof), LeBron getting to play with his son means there's one less thing remaining on his career to-do list.

Considering how James is still playing at a high level, it wouldn't be surprising if he opts to retire when he's still one of the NBA's top players. We likely won't know more about his outlook until it's time for him to decide if he wants to pick up his $52.6 million player option next offseason.