LeBron James informs Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27
LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to play the 2026-27 NBA season with a different team.
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LeBron James will return for a record 24th NBA season but will not do so with the Lakers. He has officially notified the organization of his plans to play elsewhere for the 2026-27 campaign.
Coverage from ESPN, The New York Times, and the Los Angeles Times emphasizes the historic nature of his 24th season and his exit from the Lakers. CBS Sports reports that the Golden State Warriors are heavily expected to land the four-time MVP.
Attention now turns to where the veteran will sign for the upcoming season, as Yahoo Sports and other outlets track his move to a new team.
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Quick answers
Is LeBron James retiring?
No, coverage indicates he plans to play a record 24th NBA season.
Which team is expected to sign LeBron James?
CBS Sports reports that the Warriors are heavily expected to land him.
When will he start playing for a new team?
He plans to play elsewhere for the 2026-27 season.
Coverage (10)
- LeBron tells Lakers he plans to play elsewhere www.espn.com · 43m ago
- Where Will LeBron James Play Next? Here Are Potential Landing Spots Forbes · 1h ago
- LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue his career elsewhere ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 1h ago
- LeBron James to Warriors not a done deal yet Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- Why is LeBron leaving the Lakers? 1 reported reason stands out USA Today · 1h ago
- LeBron James will play next season, just not with the Lakers Los Angeles Times · 1h ago
- LeBron James to play record 24th NBA season, but not with Lakers: Source The New York Times · 1h ago
- LeBron James next team predictions: Warriors heavily expected to land four-time MVP after Lakers exit CBS Sports · 1h ago
- LeBron James leaving Lakers, reportedly plans to return for 24th NBA season with a new team Yahoo Sports · 1h ago
- LeBron James informs Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27 ESPN · 1h ago broke it first
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