LeBron James leaves Lakers for 76ers amid free agency changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
LeBron James has parted ways with the Los Angeles Lakers and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason after an eight-season tenure. NBA analyst Nick Wright labeled the Lakers as the clear losers in this free agency saga, noting that James had revitalized the franchise when he joined in 2018. Wright emphasized the missed opportunity for the Lakers to retain an All-NBA caliber player who took a veteran minimum deal while they pursued a new direction focused on Luka Doncic. The impact of this decision is expected to be evaluated after the conclusion of the 2026-27 NBA season.
- •LeBron James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.
- •Nick Wright calls Lakers the biggest losers in the saga.
- •James had an eight-season run with the Lakers.
- •The Lakers chose to focus on Luka Doncic instead of retaining James.
- •The league's competitive may shift with this change.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Wright brutally explains why LA Lakers are the biggest losers in LeBron James’ free agency saga
"The Los Angeles Lakers are being called the clear losers in LeBron James’ free agency saga this offseason. Following an eight-season run, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers went their separate ways this offseason.
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