Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLeBron James is leaving the Lakers (Getty)LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers of his decision to leave the team this summer, ending an eight-season tenure that included leading them to the 2020 NBA championship. The 41-year-old superstar plans to continue his NBA career for a record 24th season, despite his departure from Los Angeles. James is now entering free agency, with reports from earlier in the week linking him to a potential move to the Golden State Warriors to play alongside fellow star Steph Curry. ESPN insider Shams Charania first broke the news, reporting that James informed the Lakers well before the start of free agency out of courtesy and appreciation for their time together. As the NBA's all-time leader in points scored and games played, James's next destination will be one of the biggest storylines of the upcoming off-season. In fullLeBron James to leave LA Lakers but continue NBA careerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
LeBron James begins search for new NBA team after shock decision to leave LA Lakers
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLeBron James is leaving the Lakers (Getty)LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers of his decision to leave the team this summer, ending an eight-season tenure that included leading them to the 2020 NBA championship. The 41-year-old superstar plans to continue his NBA career for a record 24th season, despite his departure from Los Angeles. James is now entering free agency, with reports from earlier in the week linking him to a potential move to the Golden State Warriors to play alongside fellow star Steph Curry. ESPN insider Shams Charania first broke the news, reporting that James informed the Lakers well before the start of free agency out of courtesy and appreciation for their time together. As the NBA's all-time leader in points scored and games played, James's next destination will be one of the biggest storylines of the upcoming off-season. In fullLeBron James to leave LA Lakers but continue NBA careerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
