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LeBron's Last Dance - what next for James after Lakers exit?

BBC Sport · Jul 1, 2026, 12:48 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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LeBron James is entering free agency in the NBA this summer for what could be the final move of his storied 23-year career.

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LeBron's Last Dance - what next for James after Lakers exit?

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