LeBron James informs Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27: Report
The 41-year-old will extend his record to a 24th NBA season as teams including the Golden State Warriors prepare to pursue him, ESPN reported.
- On Tuesday, LeBron James informed the Lakers he will play elsewhere for the 2026-27 season, a development first reported by ESPN reporter Shams Charania citing Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul.
- The 41-year-old James played 60 games last season, remaining an All-Star while averaging 20.9 points and 6.1 rebounds per game despite health challenges.
- Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option Monday, opening salary cap flexibility for the Golden State Warriors to pursue James.
- Sources told Charania the Warriors plan to pursue James, potentially facilitating a trade with the Washington Wizards for Anthony Davis to reunite former Lakers teammates.
- During the postseason, James upped his playing time to 38.4 minutes per game and led the Lakers to a first-round win over the Houston Rockets, despite his 21-year All-NBA streak ending.
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LeBron Will Play Again, but Not With the Lakers
LeBron James is returning for a record 24th NBA season—but he won't be wearing purple and gold. James, who turns 42 in December, will play in 2026-27 but not for the Los Angeles Lakers, reports ESPN . The league's all-time scoring leader is an unrestricted free agent after this season,...
LeBron James Leaving Los Angeles Lakers After 8 Years, Will Be Pursued by Golden State Warriors
Getty LeBron James is saying goodbye to the Los Angeles Lakers after eight years with the team. The 41-year-old basketball player is planning on playing in the upcoming 2026-2027 NBA season, but his agent Rich Paul has informed the Lakers that he won’t be playing for them. James will become a free agent at 6pm ET on Tuesday (June 30) and ESPN reports that the Golden State Warriors will pursue him. James going to the Warriors would lead to an all…
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El Paso Inc.LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere, AP source says
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere, a person with knowledge of those plans confirmed Tuesday.
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