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Father Time waits for nobody, expect for LeBron James.
With James playing in his 23rd NBA season, the odds on FanDuel have flipped on The King’s future and he is now expected to not announce his retierment any time soon.
LEBRON JAMES RETIREMENT ODDS BY 2026-27
(Settled “Yes” if LeBron James announced retirement before October 21st 2026)
| Prop | Odds | Implied Probability | Odd on Dec. 15, 2025 | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | +132 | 43.10 | -280 | 73.68 per cent |
| No | -162 | 61.83 | +210 | 32.26 per cent |
Sitting at +132 on FanDuel, James has a 43.10 per cent implied probability to announce his retirement before Oct. 21, 2026, down from 73. 68 per cent in the closing stages of 2025.
Have your say if you think James will announce his retirement before October 21st 2026.
It’s important to note that this market will be settled on the announcement of his retirement and not the retirement itself.
That means if at any point this season, or prior to the 2026-27 season tipping off, James announces a “retirement tour” before Oct. 21, 2026, that ‘Yes’ will cash even if he suits up all of next season.