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LeBron James will play next season but plans to leave Lakers
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Logan Reardon , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 30, 2026
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Key points James spent eight seasons with the Lakers and led the team to a championship in 2020. LeBron James will continue playing in the NBA next season, but he will not be with the Los Angeles Lakers.
LeBron James will continue playing in the NBA next season, but he will not be with the Los Angeles Lakers. The team confirmed his departure as a free agent after multiple reports.
James spent eight seasons with the Lakers and led the team to a championship in 2020. He has also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat during his career.
Further details about James' future plans are available from the source, including a statement from Lakers owner Jeanie Buss expressing gratitude for his time with the team.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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