LeBron James informs Lakers he will play elsewhere next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season with a different team. Sources indicate that James feels comfortable letting the Lakers move on without him. This decision opens possibilities for teams like the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, while the San Antonio Spurs have emerged as a potentially appealing option for James. The Lakers are now positioned to prepare for the upcoming season without their star player.
- •LeBron James will not return to the Lakers for next season.
- •Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are potential landing spots.
- •San Antonio Spurs have been mentioned as an intriguing option.
- •Lakers now shift focus to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James' Lakers decision is good news for Warriors, Cavaliers, Spurs
"The King is taking his talents elsewhere.
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