LeBron James tells Lakers he will play for new team next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not return for the upcoming season. He intends to pursue a new team as he enters his 24th NBA season. Reports indicate the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat are potential landing spots. Following a playoff sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder, discussions have emerged about how a James-Warriors partnership could impact the Thunder's future.
- •James announced he will not play for the Lakers next season.
- •Potential destinations mentioned include the Warriors, Cavaliers, and Heat.
- •James' decision follows the Thunder's sweep of the Lakers in the playoffs.
- •Warriors aim to assemble a roster including Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.
- •The Thunder remain a strong competitor with a young roster.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James is leaving the lakers. Would joining Warriors be threat to OKC Thunder?
"The Thunder isn’t finished with LeBron James just yet as he informed the Lakers he will play this season but not in Los Angeles.
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