LeBron James will not be playing with the Los Angeles Lakers for his 24th NBA Season.
Photo: LeBron James/Instagram
In a social media post, the Lakers expressed their gratitude and pride toward LeBron.
Thank you, LeBron 💜💛 pic.twitter.com/SW910ZVqSu
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) June 30, 2026
“LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history. We will always be thankful for his eight years with the Lakers—including the title he led us to in 2020 under the toughest imaginable circumstances and the countless records he broke in purple and gold,” the statement read.
It added: “We wish him all the best in the future, both on the court and off. He will always be a cherished part of the Lakers family.”
As of writing, the 2026 NBA free agency negotiation window has officially opened, but it has yet to be announced which team he will play for next season.
The basketball superstar began his NBA career with the Cleveland Cavaliers after being selected as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft. He played for the franchise until 2010 before joining the Miami Heat, where he spent four seasons from 2010 to 2014. James then returned to Cleveland, playing for the Cavaliers once again from 2014 to 2018.
In 2018, he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, helping lead the franchise to several milestones, including its 17th NBA championship in 2020.
LeBron James is known as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, winning four NBA championships out of 10 NBA Finals appearances.
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