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LeBron James not returning to Lakers; will the Cavs or Warriors get him?

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June 30, 2026

James is leaving LA. Is another homecoming on the horizon?

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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.

Yardbarker

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· Jul 5, 2026

One team is 'ramping up' efforts to sign LeBron James

The Los Angeles Lakers and James have parted ways, and now, all the talk in the NBA is about where this heritage player will land.

Lakers Nation

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· Jul 8, 2026

Cameron Carr Is So Locked Into Summer League He Didn’t Realize LeBron James Was Leaving Lakers

One of the biggest questions going into the offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was the future of LeBron James. After eight years with the franchise, James was set to hit unrestricted free agency this summer and whether or not he would return was unclear. James would inform the Lakers on the eve of free []

Off The Press

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market

LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report that James told the Lakers that he would be leaving the team and entering free agency. Other NBA insiders echoed that news. CNN has reached out to James’ representation for comment. []...Click to read more

The Guardian

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James reportedly leaving Lakers, opening door for union with Curry at Warriors

LeBron James looks set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, with ESPN reporting he has told the team he will continue his NBA career but with a different team. Reports on Monday indicated the Golden State Warriors are looking to sign James, setting up a union with his old rivals Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. The Warriors are also understood to be looking at signing Anthony Davis.

Variety

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· Jun 30, 2026

What LeBron James Leaving the Lakers Means for the NBA

LeBron James is taking his talents elsewhere. The basketball living legend and four-time NBA champion informed the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday — the first day of free agency — that he’s planning on playing for another team next season, James’s representative, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, told ESPN. “James chose to inform the Lakers []

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Related coverage for "LeBron James not returning to Lakers; will the Cavs or Warriors get him?": USA TODAY Sports — Where will LeBron James play after Lakers exit? Five potential landing spots. Yardbarker — One team is 'ramping up' efforts to sign LeBron James. Lakers Nation — Cameron Carr Is So Locked Into Summer League He Didn’t Realize LeBron James Was Leaving Lakers. Off The Press — LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market. The Guardian — LeBron James reportedly leaving Lakers, opening door for union with Curry at Warriors. Variety — What LeBron James Leaving the Lakers Means for the NBA