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

James joined the Lakers in 2018 on a four-year, $153.3 million contract.

The 41-year-old legend has informed the Lakers he will not re-sign with them and will enter free agency.

LeBron James is not done yet. The 41-year-old superstar has decided to play another season in the NBA—but he won’t play for the Lakers.

LeBron James has confirmed that he will play for a 24th NBA season - but he will be in search of a new team.

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ESPN reports the 41-year-old has told Los Angeles he will not return, ending a season in which he still produced at a high level but watched the Lakers hit another playoff ceiling…

LeBron James decides to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. Here's all you need to know.

The NBA superstar is 41 but still performing at a high level.

The NBA superstar is 41 but still performing at a high level.

LeBron James will leave the Lakers and continue his career elsewhere, according to ESPN.

James, 41, will be looking for a new team in his 24th season in the NBA.

James has informed the Lakers he will leave after eight years in Los Angeles but the 41-year-old will continue his playing career

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LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but will continue his NBA career, according to media reports on Tuesday.

James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.

LeBron James plans to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are possible landing spots for next season.

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LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but will continue his NBA career