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LeBron James to leave Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons

ABC Australia · Jun 30, 2026, 9:17 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Le Bron James is leaving the LA Lakers after eight seasons.
  • Le Bron James, considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time, is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.
  • The 41-year-old spent eight seasons with the Lakers, helping the franchise win the 2020 NBA title.

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Le Bron James is leaving the LA Lakers after eight seasons. (Getty Images: Luke Hales)

Le Bron James, considered one of the greatest NBA players of all time, is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers.

The 41-year-old spent eight seasons with the Lakers, helping the franchise win the 2020 NBA title.

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