LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers attempts free throw against the Houston Rockets during the fourth quarter in Game 6 of the First Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Toyota Center on May 1, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 in a second-round NBA basketball playoffs series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Monday, May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James informed the storied franchise on Tuesday afternoon that he will not be returning for his ninth season with the franchise. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer will enter free agency to join the fourth team of what will be a record 24-year career, his agent, Rich Pa…
NBA superstar LeBron James will continue his playing career. However, it will be outside of Los Angeles. James informed the Lakers that they can move on without him, his agent Rich Paul announced on Tuesday. Reports indicate the Lakers wanted James to return, but the superstar’s heart was not in it.
LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not return to the franchise next season, ending his tenure in L.A. as he prepares for his 24th year in the NBA. Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday that James has made it clear the Lakers can “move on [...]
Superstar LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his NBA career elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Tuesday.
Lebron James will continue his NBA career during the 2026-27 season, but has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him. Sources told ESPN that the Golden State Warriors were planning to pursue James.
While LeBron James is not quite ready to hang it up and call it a career, he is ready to move on from Los Angeles. In the hours ahead of the official start of NBA free agency, his agent announced he would not be returning to the Lakers, spurring mixed reactions from Angelenos.
The 41-year-old says he intends to continue his career after his departure from the Lakers. There are several intriguing options to consider It’s official : LeBron James will not finish his career as a Los Angeles Laker. The talking heads are in a gnashing froth.
LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. On Tuesday, news broke that he will play a record 24th season elsewhere, setting off what could become the most fascinating pursuit of NBA free agency.
LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent and is looking for a new team, with the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, San Antonio Spurs, and Boston Celtics all being potential destinations, with financial compensation not being a major factor in his decision.
LeBron James’ tenure with the Lakers is over after he informed the NBA franchise he’d spent the past eight seasons with that he’ll sign elsewhere in free agency. While both sides have shown each other nothing but respect since James’ decision went public, it is clear that his and the Lakers’ relatio…
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