Lakers' LeBron James Says Knee Injury Is 'Getting Better' and Talks Offseason Training

LeBron James said his left knee is "getting better" after the Grade 2 MCL sprain he suffered on May 1 during the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 5 elimination loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

When Steve Nash asked him about the knee at the 1:30 mark of Tuesday's episode of the Mind the Game podcast, James laughed and said, "Did you see me limp in here?"

James continued: "It's been a hell of a lot better. It's getting better."

James went on to say how he's been staying active this offseason despite the limitations posed by his knee, which he previously described as the first knee injury of his 22-year NBA career.

The Lakers star said he's been able to lift in the weight room, as well as ride a stationary bike in order to improve the flexibility of his knee.

"I'm not a guy that likes to sit around. I have a lot of energy, and I hate sitting around, so this has definitely been—almost two weeks after the season, they always tell you to take time off, I'm just not that guy," James told Nash.

James continued, "There's just something that's so abnormal when it comes to not being able to work out, not being able to sweat and things of that nature. So I guess you kind of make up for it by getting in the steam room. You get in the sauna, sit outside ... I can mess around a little bit with my daughter, so that definitely helps.

"Just try to stay active in some way, shape or form."

After averaging 24.4 points through 70 games last season, and averaging 25.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists through five playoff games, James is considering becoming the first player in NBA history to play 23 seasons by returning next fall.

He has until June 29 to make a decision on his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for the 2025-26 campaign. ESPN's Shams Charania reported after the Lakers' playoff elimination that the 40-year-old superstar is expected to play "at least another NBA season."