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LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA season
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LeBron James to leave Lakers to play 24th NBA season

ARY News · Jun 30, 2026, 8:09 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Add ARY News on Google AAResize NBA superstar Le Bron James will return for an unprecedented 24th season but not with the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that rocked the league on Tuesday as free agency opened.
  • “Hope I made a few proud during my stint,” he added.
  • Buss’s farewell to James on social media had confirmed multiple media reports that the 41-year-old forward would depart the Lakers after eight years.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize NBA superstar Le Bron James will return for an unprecedented 24th season but not with the Los Angeles Lakers, a move that rocked the league on Tuesday as free agency opened.

“Truly an honor to wear the (purple and gold) while trying to continue the greatness and legacies that came before me,” James, the league’s all-time leading scorer, said in a post on X, replying to a “thank you” post from Lakers co-owner Jeanie Buss.

“Hope I made a few proud during my stint,” he added.

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