LeBron James reportedly not returning to Lakers for his 24th NBA season
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere.
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Sources: Warriors eye LeBron, AD moves as Green declines option - ESPN
The Golden State Warriors are planning a pursuit of LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade this week, league sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, opening up the flexibility for such a possibility after Draymond Green declined his $27.6 million player option Monday morning.
Next for LeBron? NBA insiders on Lakers, Cavs, free agency options - ESPN
The story of where LeBron James will play basketball for the 2026-27 season — if he plays at all — began last June 29, when his longtime agent, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, told ESPN's Shams Charania that James would exercise his player option for 2025-26 with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sources: James expects to stay with Lakers through season - ESPN
With the NBA trade deadline approaching and several teams considered to be potential future destinations for LeBron James reportedly involved in talks to acquire star-level talent, James is still expected to finish out the season with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
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LeBron James: Rich Paul's podcast comments not a reflection of me - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James cleared the air following the Lakers' 141-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday, separating himself from the opinion of his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, who said that L.A. should trade fan favorite Austin Reaves.
Lakers focus on reeling D, not playoff talk, after loss to Spurs - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — With real stakes on the line for the Lakers in the NBA Cup quarterfinals — a $530,000 cash prize per player and a second Cup championship in three years for the franchise hinging on the result — L.A. was thoroughly outplayed in a 132-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.
LeBron James out vs. Pelicans in opener of Lakers' back-to-back - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was ruled out of Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans because of left foot injury management.