LeBron James leaves Lakers as NBA free agency opens
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
LeBron James has confirmed he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers as NBA free agency begins at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday. After eight seasons with the Lakers, the 41-year-old is set to explore options with teams including the Warriors, Cavaliers, and Heat. Several other notable players are also available, among them Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler, who are restricted free agents. James Harden and Draymond Green have declined player options and are expected to return to their respective teams. A comprehensive tracker of player movements is in place as negotiations commence.
- •LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after leaving the Lakers.
- •NBA free agency started at 6 p.m. ET on June 30, 2026.
- •Other notable free agents include Jalen Duren and Walker Kessler.
- •James Harden and Draymond Green are expected to remain with their teams.
- 9:42 PMCBS Sports — 2026 NBA free agency rankings, tracker: LeBron James on the move, and more big names are available
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