After eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James is leaving the franchise. But he’s not retiring.

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 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.

The move ends LeBron's eight-year tenure in Los Angeles.

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.

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, 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.

June 30 : LeBron James, a four-time NBA champion and the league's all-time leading scorer, has told the Los Angeles Lakers he plans to play for another team next season, according…

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.

The NBA superstar and Emmy nominee will depart L.A. after eight seasons of hooping and Hollywood hobnobbing.

The 41-year-old is being linked with a move to Golden State Warriors.