LeBron James' longtime agent isn't tipping his hand in either direction about what the Los Angeles Lakers star is going to do after teasing retirement following the team's loss in the Western Conference Finals.

Rich Paul was asked by Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com if he expects James to be back for the 2023-24 season: "I have an expectation just as you do. We'll see."

Immediately following the Lakers' 113-111 Game 4 loss to the Denver Nuggets on May 22, James told reporters he's "got a lot to think about" with his future as a basketball player.