Multiple outlets report that LeBron James is set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons but will continue playing in the NBA with a different team. The reports describe James, 41, as informing the Lakers that his stint in Los Angeles is ending. ABC Australia and others note his age and his role in winning the Lakers’ 2020 NBA title. Some coverage adds that James acknowledges the move through a post on X and that his agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN that James is ending the eight-year run and plans to play another season with a new franchise.
All the sources agree on the core points: James is departing the Lakers, he is expected to remain an active NBA player, and the move comes after his time in Los Angeles concludes. Yahoo Sports and other reports frame the development as confirmation that James will continue one of the league’s longest and most decorated careers, citing his status as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and his achievements including four championships. The identity of his next team is reported as pending, with the focus centered on the reported exit from Los Angeles and continuation elsewhere.
