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

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

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

LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere.

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.

LeBron James leaves the Lakers and enters free agency. Warriors as potential suitor at 74% YES.

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.

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.

LeBron James plans to leave the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency and play for a new team in 2026. James spent the last eight seasons with the Lakers.

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

LeBron James will be moving on from the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, his agent confirmed on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, LeBron James announced his return for the 2026-27 NBA season, in addition to his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers.

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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.

LeBron James will be an unrestricted free agent and will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, LeBron James has informed the

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

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

A four-time NBA MVP and the league's all-time leading scorer, James completed his record-setting 23rd NBA season.