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

The Guardian

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June 30, 2026

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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.

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Fox News

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James tells Los Angeles Lakers he will leave in free agency after eight seasons: report

LeBron James reportedly told the Los Angeles Lakers he would leave in free agency, with the Golden State Warriors reportedly looking to pair him with Stephen Curry.

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.

Vanguard News

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career

LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but will continue his NBA career, according to media reports on Tuesday. The post LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career appeared first on Vanguard News.

Lakers Nation

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why LeBron James Never Met With Lakers In Free Agency

One of the biggest stories of this offseason surrounds former Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who prior to the start of free agency informed the franchise that he would not be returning to the team for his 24th NBA season. The Lakers and James had always maintained good communication throughout the eight years he []

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.

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

KTLA 5

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· Jun 30, 2026

Jeannie Buss's Official Statement on LeBron James's Lakers Departure

Ahead of NBA free agency, Jeannie Buss releases a heartfelt statement acknowledging LeBron James's eight years with the Lakers, his 2020 championship, and wishing him well for the future. Hear the Lakers' official farewell. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

SB Nation

· Jul 8, 2026

Basketball isn’t the top sport Steph Curry wants to play with LeBron James

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are among the handful of teams that are trying to convince LeBron James to join them in free agency. On Wednesday afternoon, Warriors guard Steph Curry was asked about the possibility of playing with James and decided to pivot the conversation elsewhere. “I’d say more, so I’m interested []

Knewz

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· Jul 1, 2026

After eight seasons, LeBron James and the Lakers part ways

LeBron James, the cornerstone of the Los Angeles Lakers, has decided to part ways with the team after spending eight years with the franchise, surpassing the seven seasons he spent with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first stint of his NBA career. The four-time NBA champion’s decision came just ahead of free agency and before...

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

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 []

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

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 30, 2026

Basketball superstar LeBron James to leave LA Lakers

NBA superstar LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers and will continue his career with another team.

E! Online

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James Leaving Los Angeles Lakers After 8 Seasons

LeBron James is making a fast break towards a new chapter. The Los Angeles Lakers player is leaving the team after eight seasons, his agent Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania June 30. And though...

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 []

SNY

· Jul 3, 2026

Knicks signing veteran center Andre Drummond to one-year deal: report

After losing Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics in free agency, the Knicks have found a new backup center.

Us Weekly

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· Jun 30, 2026

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 []

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 8, 2026

Stephen Curry talks prospect of LeBron James joining Warriors: 'Hopefully it happens'

Stephen Curry made clear that he'd like to play with LeBron James. But James joining the Warriors has reportedly become a long shot.

CNN

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· Jun 30, 2026

LeBron James to leave the Lakers and hit free agent market

LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. A representative from James’ representation, Klutch Sports Group, confirmed the news in an email to CNN Sports and declined to comment further to ESPN. Full story at the link in bio.

KMJNow – Fresno

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· Jun 30, 2026

Report: LeBron James leaving Lakers, to play with another team

Superstar LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his NBA career elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Tuesda...

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

NY Post Sports

· Jun 21, 2026

Mitchell Robinson’s heartwarming gesture with neighborhood on night before Knicks’ title parade

Mitchell Robinson didn't forget those closest to him when celebrating the Knicks' NBA title.

LA Times

· Jul 4, 2026

Letters to Sports: Mixed emotions over LeBron James leaving Lakers

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thought on LeBron James parting ways with the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard, Dave Roberts and the Sparks.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 4, 2026

LeBron James Leaves the Lakers, Setting Off the NBA’s Biggest Free-Agent Chase

LeBron James told the Los Angeles Lakers on June 30 that he will play elsewhere for the 2026-27 season, ending an eight-year partnership that produced one championship. With the Golden State Warriors leading the pursuit and the moratorium lifting Sunday, the most consequential free agency decision in the league belongs to a 41-year-old who still has something left to prove.

GiveMeSport

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· Jul 1, 2026

AI Names and Ranks 10 Greatest Lakers of All Time

AI names LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar among top 10 greatest Lakers of all time.

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