LeBron James Leaving Lakers Ahead Of His 24th NBA Season, Report Says Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Jun 30, 2026, 12:40pm EDTToplineNBA star Lebron James will move on from the Lakers this offseason, according to ESPN, ending his eight-season run with the team.James has played with the Lakers for eight seasons.Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty ImagesKey FactsJames informed the Lakers they can move on without him, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania, who cited Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul.lebron hThis is a developing story. Check back for updates.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video