LeBron James hasn't won a title since 2020. The leading scorer in NBA history said after the Lakers were eliminated by the Timberwolves that this season was a disappointment since he didn't reach the Finals.

Speaking to reporters Thursday in the aftermath of the Lakers' 103-96 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their first-round series, Pelinka said they will do "whatever we can" to meet the roster expectations of the 40-year-old superstar next season.

However, one of James' friends believes the future Hall of Famer should retire. The Lakers traded Anthony Davis to the Mavericks to get Doncic. Los Angeles played without a center in Game 5 against the Timberwolves, who got 27 points and 24 rebounds from Rudy Gobert.