LeBron James may return to Lakers with Kevin Love this offseason
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
LeBron James is likely to return to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, according to ESPN Senior Writer Marc J. Spears. Spears indicates that former teammate Kevin Love may also reunite with James in Los Angeles. During their time together in Cleveland, they reached four NBA Finals and secured a championship in 2016. Love, a Santa Monica native, had a standout season at UCLA before joining the NBA. The potential duo is drawing interest as the Lakers seek to strengthen their roster.
- •LeBron James is expected to join the Lakers this offseason.
- •Kevin Love could also sign with the Lakers alongside James.
- •James and Love previously played together on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- •The pair won an NBA title in 2016 after overcoming a 3-1 deficit.
- •Love's ties to Los Angeles include his college career at UCLA.
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Will LeBron James and former Cavs teammate reunite with the Lakers?
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James Lakers reunion appears likely, but former LA hero rumored to come with
"It appears that a return of LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers is likely this offseason, but according to reports from ESPN Senior Writer Marc J. Spears, it appears a former Los Angeles hero and teammate of James could be coming with him and reuniting.
"LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a second-round playoff exit. The team’s front office is expected to make some offseason moves to bolster the roster. The superstar forward is reportedly in active negotiations to return to…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:59 AMWill LeBron James and former Cavs teammate reunite with the Lakers?
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a second-round playoff exit. The team’s front office is expected to make some offseason moves to bolster the roster. The superstar forward is reportedly in active negotiations to return to…
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:42 AMLeBron James Lakers reunion appears likely, but former LA hero rumored to come with
It appears that a return of LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers is likely this offseason, but according to reports from ESPN Senior Writer Marc J. Spears, it appears a former Los Angeles hero and teammate of James could be coming with him and reuniting.
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