INGLEWOOD, Calif. – LeBron James didn’t announce plans to retire Sunday before the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. He also didn’t announce plans to extend his career to a 24th season after his current contract with the Lakers expires.

“I want to live,” James said when asked about his plans for next season. “When I know, you guys will know. I don’t know. I have no idea. Just want to, just wanna live. That’s all.”

James has faced more questions about his future plans as he’s moved through a record 23rd season. He teared up on the court during a tribute video during his most recent game in Cleveland. He’s spoken about a desire to try and stay present in moments like playing at Madison Square Garden or sharing a locker room with his oldest son, Bronny.

Sunday, he was less reflective than he’s been previously when asked about his future. James chose to focus squarely on the Lakers’ 28 remaining games. His pending free agency and decisions about his career, he said, don’t affect his mindset.

“It has nothing to do with that,” James said. “Same motivation, same mind factor. Just, this is we’ve got past the marathon and now the sprint is about to start.”

James spoke Sunday after skipping Saturday’s media day and All-Star practice, something he’s done in recent years. He was voted to a spot in his 22nd All-Star Game, a league record, as a reserve by the league’s coaches.

In the Lakers’ final game before the All-Star break, James became the oldest player in the NBA to record a triple-double.

“Most important for our ball club right now is health. And I can’t state (it) any more clear. Not quite sure how many games we’ve had when we’ve had a full roster. And we are over the halfway point and there’s not been many games,” James said. “…Our success is gonna come down to obviously, I think our health. We have to our coach, staff putting us in the right position. I think they’re gonna give us a game plan every night. But when it comes to what we have to work with, we have to actually go out and see it.

“…We haven’t been privy to having that opportunity much this year.”

Luka Dončić, who missed the Lakers prior four games with a hamstring injury, will start Sunday and play with a significant minutes restriction.

James said Sunday’s All-Star Game, possibly his final one and played in his team’s city of Los Angeles, won’t have special meaning to him because it’s being played at the Intuit Dome.

“This is not our building,” James said. “Nothing at all. This is a road game.”