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LeBron James informs Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27

LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers of his intention to play the 2026-27 NBA season with a different team.

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The brief

LeBron James plans to leave the Lakers to continue his career elsewhere. According to reporting from The New York Times and Yahoo Sports, this move will mark his record 24th NBA season.

Coverage from ESPN, ABC News, and the Los Angeles Times confirms the departure. CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports emphasize potential landing spots, with the Golden State Warriors cited as a heavily expected destination, though the move is not yet a done deal.

Future coverage is expected to focus on where James will sign and the specific reasons for his exit from the Lakers, as noted by USA Today and Forbes.

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Quick answers

Which team is LeBron James expected to join?

CBS Sports reports that the Warriors are heavily expected to land him, though Yahoo Sports notes this is not yet a done deal.

How many NBA seasons will LeBron James have played in total?

According to The New York Times and Yahoo Sports, he plans to play a record 24th season.

Has LeBron James retired from the NBA?

No. Coverage from the Los Angeles Times and other outlets specifies that he will play next season, just not with the Lakers.

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LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers NBA Golden State Warriors

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