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What LeBron James’ free agency has taught us: He’s still center of sports universe

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July 5, 2026

LeBron James is golfing. He’s trolling comedian Kevin Hart. He’s watching his daughter swim. He’s celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 Cavaliers team he carried to the franchise’s only title. ...

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USA TODAY Sports

· Jun 30, 2026

NFL teams shoot their shot with free agent LeBron James after Lakers exit

LeBron James is leaving the Lakers and becoming a free agent. A couple of NFL teams (jokingly) made overtures for the 41-year-old's services.

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 []

Inc.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

A New Generation of NBA Athletes Is Thinking Beyond the Game

The real flex? Owning the business, not just endorsing it.

CBS Sports

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· Jul 3, 2026

Rich Paul breaks down LeBron James' free agency: What The King's agent said about 10 teams in the hunt

James' longtime friend and agent detailed the pros and cons of each team pursuing the NBA's all-time leading scorer

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 []

SB Nation

· Jul 6, 2026

The LeBron Whiteboard Equation has Only One Solution

From the moment LeBron James confirmed he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, the entire NBA ecosystem lost its collective mind. This is what happens when the league’s all-time leading scorer, even at this stage of his career, suddenly becomes available. It doesn’t matter that he is no longer 28-year-old LeBron. It []

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Related coverage for "What LeBron James’ free agency has taught us: He’s still center of sports universe": USA TODAY Sports — NFL teams shoot their shot with free agent LeBron James after Lakers exit. Lakers Nation — Why LeBron James Never Met With Lakers In Free Agency. Inc.com — A New Generation of NBA Athletes Is Thinking Beyond the Game. CBS Sports — Rich Paul breaks down LeBron James' free agency: What The King's agent said about 10 teams in the hunt . Variety — What LeBron James Leaving the Lakers Means for the NBA. SB Nation — The LeBron Whiteboard Equation has Only One Solution