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LeBron James Announces Plans to Leave Los Angeles Lakers After 8 Seasons

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June 30, 2026

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LeBron James Announces Plans to Leave Los Angeles Lakers After 8 Seasons

LeBron James’ time with the Los Angeles Lakers has come to an end after eight seasons. James, 41, and his agent, Rich Paul, have informed the franchise that they will be moving on, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported on Tuesday, June 30. “Lakers president Rob Pelinka and Rich Paul spoke a short time ago []

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RAPPLER

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· Jul 1, 2026

LeBron James thanks Lakers ahead of free agency departure: ‘Hope I made a few proud’

LeBron James plans to leave the Lakers after spending the last eight seasons of his glittering career in Los Angeles, where he won his fourth NBA championship

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 1, 2026

LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere

LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, which means another decision awaits. A mere 16 years after his first famed decision -- the one that saw him leave Cleveland for Miami -- James is getting ready to change uniforms once again. He has told the Lakers that his eight-year run with them is over and that he'll play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere. James has made clear many times in recent years that more championships are his motivation, which means it's almost certain he'l

DNyuz

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· Jul 1, 2026

LeBron James fell short of greatness, but leaves a legacy in LA

LeBron James is leaving LA after eight years. We can say this: He came to the Lakers with a promise to win an NBA championship, and he delivered — even if it was in the pandemic “bubble” year of 2020. But his career in LA was dogged by the nagging feeling that he kept falling []

Daily Mail

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James is LEAVING Los Angeles Lakers in bombshell NBA move

LeBron James is LEAVING Los Angeles Lakers in bombshell NBA move

USA TODAY Sports

· Jun 30, 2026

Where will LeBron James play after Lakers exit? Five potential landing spots

LeBron James plans to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are possible landing spots for next season.

UPI

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James to leave Lakers, play 24th season elsewhere in 2026

LeBron James to leave Lakers, play 24th season elsewhere in 2026

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Related coverage for "LeBron James Announces Plans to Leave Los Angeles Lakers After 8 Seasons": RAPPLER — LeBron James thanks Lakers ahead of free agency departure: ‘Hope I made a few proud’. The korea Herald News — LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere. DNyuz — LeBron James fell short of greatness, but leaves a legacy in LA. Daily Mail — LeBron James is LEAVING Los Angeles Lakers in bombshell NBA move. USA TODAY Sports — Where will LeBron James play after Lakers exit? Five potential landing spots. UPI — LeBron James to leave Lakers, play 24th season elsewhere in 2026