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.
📍 Aftermath
LeBron James informed the Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in the 2026-27 season, his 24th in the NBA. He expressed gratitude to the Lakers, saying he hopes he made a few people proud.
The story quieted without details on which team he will join, with various outlets speculating about potential destinations.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Sources (26)
- LeBron James is hitting the job market. Who’s lined up so far? The New York Times · 45d ago
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Suggests LeBron James Should Return to Cleveland for Final Year Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- LeBron James Posts Poolside Video Amid 2026 NBA Free Agency Rumors After Lakers Exit Bleacher Report · 45d ago
- LeBron On The Move Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- LeBron James thanks Lakers ahead of free agency departure for 24th NBA season: 'Hope I made a few proud' Fox News · 45d ago
- LeBron James next team 2026: Will LeBron join Stephen Curry, Draymond Green on Warriors? Reunion with Heat? Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- NBA free agency tracker: LeBron James to play elsewhere, Kristaps Porzingis staying put The Boston Globe · 45d ago
- LeBron James thanks Lakers ahead of free agency departure for 24th NBA season: 'Hope I made a few proud' Fox News · 45d ago
- What are the odds of LeBron James joining the Pistons in free agency? The Detroit News · 45d ago
- LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere, AP source says AP News · 45d ago
- LeBron tells Lakers he plans to play elsewhere www.espn.com · 45d ago
- LeBron James breaks silence on leaving Lakers, 'Hope I made a few proud' USA Today · 45d ago
- LeBron James breaks silence to thank Lakers after seeking new NBA home Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Ranking Warriors' LeBron Pitch vs. Other Contenders' After Lakers Split Sports Illustrated · 45d ago
- LeBron James’ Lakers legacy is complicated and ultimately a little unsatisfying The New York Times · 45d ago
- LeBron James landing spots: Four teams that make sense as The King leaves the Lakers CBS Sports · 45d ago
- Lakers, Luka Dončić react to LeBron James leaving team in free agency: 'One of the greatest athletes in history' Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Where Will LeBron James Play Next? Here Are Potential Landing Spots Forbes · 45d ago
- LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue his career elsewhere ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 45d ago
- LeBron James to Warriors not a done deal yet Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Why is LeBron leaving the Lakers? 1 reported reason stands out USA Today · 45d ago
- LeBron James will play next season, just not with the Lakers Los Angeles Times · 45d ago
- LeBron James to play record 24th NBA season, but not with Lakers: Source The New York Times · 45d ago
- LeBron James next team predictions: Warriors heavily expected to land four-time MVP after Lakers exit CBS Sports · 45d ago
- LeBron James leaving Lakers, reportedly plans to return for 24th NBA season with a new team Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- LeBron James informs Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27 ESPN · 45d ago broke it first
What happened
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.
Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.
Questions people are asking
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.
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