LeBron James is set to return for his 24th NBA season, according to reports. The coverage notes that his most recent long tenure is not continuing with the Los Angeles Lakers. James spent eight seasons with the Lakers during the latter part of his career, a period that includes the franchise’s NBA championship in 2020. Both outlets frame the move as a break from that “longest NBA marriage” of his career, describing it as an extended partnership that ultimately ends before the new season begins. The articles focus on the timeline of James’ Lakers years and the outcome of that run, rather than providing detailed new-team information. Overall, the shared message is that after eight seasons with the Lakers and a 2020 title, James is not returning to Los Angeles for his 24th season, marking the conclusion of that specific chapter of his career.