LeBron James leaves LA Lakers to join another NBA team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
LeBron James is set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, during which he helped the team win the 2020 NBA Championship. The 41-year-old, made an all-time leading scorer in the league, reportedly is a target for the Golden State Warriors. James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds this season. The Lakers expressed gratitude for his contribution and recognized him as one of the greatest athletes in history. His departure follows a notable career that includes championships with multiple teams and playing alongside his son Bronny since 2024.
- •LeBron James leaves LA Lakers after eight seasons.
- •He is reportedly targeted by the Golden State Warriors.
- •The Lakers won the NBA title in 2020 with James.
- •James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds this season.
- •Lakers thanked James for his contributions to the franchise.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Basketball superstar James to leave LA Lakers
- 6:11 PMBBC Sport — Basketball superstar James to leave LA Lakers
"LeBron James will continue his career with another team after leaving the LA Lakers - and is reported to be a target for the Golden State Warriors.
"LeBron James will continue his career with another team and is reported to be a target for the Golden State Warriors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 6:15 PMBasketball superstar James to leave LA Lakers
LeBron James will continue his career with another team and is reported to be a target for the Golden State Warriors.
- BBC SportJun 30, 2026, 6:11 PMBasketball superstar James to leave LA Lakers
LeBron James will continue his career with another team after leaving the LA Lakers - and is reported to be a target for the Golden State Warriors.
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