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LeBron James not returning to Lakers, will choose new NBA team: Report
Key takeaways
- NBA’s all-time leading scorer told Los Angeles Lakers he would not return for a ninth season with the storied franchise.
- James, 41, has spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers, highlighted by helping the franchise win the 2020 NBA title.
- Reports surfaced on Monday that the Golden State Warriors are expected to make a determined push to add James after Draymond Green declined his player option with the purpose of freeing cap space to add to the roster.
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NBA’s all-time leading scorer told Los Angeles Lakers he would not return for a ninth season with the storied franchise.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Superstar forward Le Bron James will return for a 24th NBA season in 2026-27 but not with the LA Lakers [File: Jayne Kamin/Oncea-Imagn Images via Reuters]By Reuters Published On 30 Jun 202630 Jun 2026Superstar Le Bron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his NBA career elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Tuesday.
James, 41, has spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers, highlighted by helping the franchise win the 2020 NBA title.
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