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

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June 30, 2026

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

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.

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

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

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 1, 2026

LeBron James to Leave Lakers, Plans to Continue NBA Career with New Team

LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to continue his NBA career elsewhere for the 2026-27 season, bringing an end to his eight-year spell with the franchise.

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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.

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Related coverage for "LeBron James to leave Lakers, play 24th season elsewhere in 2026": RAPPLER — LeBron James thanks Lakers ahead of free agency departure: ‘Hope I made a few proud’. USA TODAY Sports — Where will LeBron James play after Lakers exit? Five potential landing spots. The korea Herald News — LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere. Off The Press — LeBron James will leave the Lakers and hit the free agent market. Sada Elbalad — LeBron James to Leave Lakers, Plans to Continue NBA Career with New Team. The Eastern Herald — LeBron James Leaves the Lakers, Setting Off the NBA’s Biggest Free-Agent Chase