NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJune 30, 2026United States
LeBron James to Leave Lakers After Eight Seasons
After eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, 41-year-old LeBron James is entering free agency. The move concludes a tenure that included an NBA championship in 2020 and multiple league scoring records.
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LeBron James is departing the Los Angeles Lakers organization to explore options for the 24th season of his career.
Key Facts
- LeBron James is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers to enter free agency after eight seasons.
- James is 41 years old and entering his 24th NBA season.
- James won one NBA championship with the Lakers in 2020.
- James broke the NBA all-time scoring record while playing for the Lakers, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 38,387 points.
- James broke the NBA all-time field goals record on March 5, 2026, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 15,837 record.
- James became the only player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, 10,000 rebounds, and 10,000 assists.
- James and his son, Bronny James, became the first father-son pair to share an NBA court on October 22, 2024.
- James previously played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat before joining the Lakers in 2018.
Who's Mentioned
personKareem Abdul-Jabbar“Former NBA player”organizationLos Angeles Lakers“NBA team”organizationGolden State Warriors“NBA team rumored to be interested in James”personLeBron James“41-year-old NBA player leaving the Lakers”personJeanie Buss“Lakers president, governor and co-owner”personBronny James“Son of LeBron James and NBA player”personKobe Bryant“Former Lakers player”