LeBron James will continue his NBA career for a 24th season but not with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN.
James played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship during the 2019-2020 season. He reportedly informed the team of his decision on Tuesday.
The 41-year-old James is the NBA's all-time leading scorer. Yahoo Sports reported that he plans to play during the 2026-27 season, but will do so with a different franchise than the Lakers.
According to Fox News, James reportedly told the Los Angeles Lakers he would leave in free agency. The Golden State Warriors are reportedly considering pairing him with Stephen Curry.
CBS Sports reported that James spent eight seasons with the Lakers before informing the team he would be moving on next season. CBS News also noted that James will play for a 24th NBA season elsewhere.
Yahoo Sports quoted James stating, "To be able to thrive in that role for that period of time and th…", but the full quote was not provided in available sources.
No further details regarding his next team have been released at this time.
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