One of the tough parts of a legendary sports career is figuring out when to hang up the cleats\/sneakers\/skates for the final time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
LeBron James went into the NBA right out of high school as the first pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. He played so long in the league that he became not only the all-time points leader, but also the first person to ever share the court with his son.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James is 41 years old, and the end of his career is looming. He is in the final year of his current contract with the Los Angeles Lakers<\/a>, and this could end up being the final season of his Hall of Fame career.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Lakers forward had an availability ahead of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. He talked for about 15 minutes about the state of his career and answered reporters’ questions. The biggest was that he was asked about next season and said that, right now, all he knows is that he wants “to live.”<\/p>\n The Sporting News tracked updates from LeBron James Sunday press conference.\u00a0<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0Complete rosters for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game<\/a><\/p>\n LeBron James press conference live updates<\/p>\n All times ET.<\/p>\n 2:43 p.m. — The biggest takeaway from James’ quick availability was that he is still uncertain about his future with the league, and will let the media know when he does, but for now is focused on the remainder of the Lakers’ season.\u00a0<\/p>\n 2:42 p.m. — James was asked about the format of the All-Star Game. He thinks that East-West is better, but didn’t want to go in on the format. James added that he is waiting to see how it plays out today.\u00a0<\/p>\n 2:40 p.m. — James was asked about the 2026-2027 season and his uncertainty. He said, “All I know is I want to live,” and that when he knows what he is doing next season, the media will know.\u00a0<\/p>\n LeBron on playing next year:<\/p>\n “I want to live. When i know you guys will know. I have no idea. I just want to live, thats all” pic.twitter.com\/LA8VjAFEwG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA Courtside (@NBA__Courtside) February 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n 2:37 p.m. — James was asked about the importance in helping to grow women’s basketball. He talked about his shoe collaboration with JuJu Watkins and called her not only an amazing basketball player, but an amazing person. James talked about how his role and Watkins’ role with their platform is to continue to inspire those to pursue the sport of basketball.\u00a0<\/p>\n 2:35 p.m. — James said his focus after his playing career is creating memories with his family and friends that last forever.\u00a0<\/p>\n 2:33 p.m. — He was asked about what it means to have the All-Star Game in Los Angeles. He said, “Nothing because this is not our building.” The Lakers play at the Crypto.com Arena, while the All-Star Game is being held at the Intuit. Dome.\u00a0<\/p>\n 2:32 p.m. — James was asked about what it means to be playing in an All-Star Game with Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry and he said that they are three players whose careers will always be linked. He said they could add Kawhi Leonard into that group too.\u00a0<\/p>\n 2:31 p.m.\u00a0— James started out by asking about his career aspirations and owning an NBA team. He said he is open to it post-career if it motivates him, but he is focused on this season and what is happening right now.\u00a0<\/p>\n When is\u00a0LeBron James’ press conference?<\/p>\n James is scheduled to conduct a solo press conference on Sunday, 15th February 2026, at 2:30 p.m. ET and 11:30 a.m. PT.<\/p>\n LeBron James will not be present for today’s NBA All-Star Media Day and will be made available on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. PT in the press conference room.<\/p>\n \u2014 NBA Communications (@NBAPR) February 14, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The NBA announced that James would forgo the customary All-Star Media Day on Saturday and instead host a separate press conference\u00a0before participating in the\u00a075th annual NBA All-Star Game\u00a0later that evening.<\/p>\n This is the fourth year in a row that James has chosen to have a standalone session instead of participating in the general media day.<\/p>\n MORE:\u00a0How much do winners of the NBA All-Star Game make?<\/a><\/p>\n How to watch LeBron James’ press conference todayTV channel:\u00a0NBA TVLive stream:\u00a0DIRECTV<\/a><\/p>\n All-Star Media Day will air live on NBA TV and can be streamed with\u00a0DIRECTV<\/a>, which offers a free trial.<\/p>\n Catch Every Game \u2013 Try DIRECTV FREE Today! Stream live Soccer, MLB, and more with must-have sports channels like TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, FS1, and NFL Network\u2014all included with DIRECTV. Start your FREE trial now and never miss a moment of the action. No contracts, no hassle, just wall-to-wall sports and entertainment.<\/p>\n