Los Angeles: The Lakers confirmed James’ departure at the end of his contract, making the 41-year-old a free agent ahead of the new NBA season.
In a statement, the club thanked James for his immense contribution to the team, highlighting his leadership in guiding the Lakers to the 2020 NBA title. The franchise also praised him for the numerous records he achieved during his time in Los Angeles and wished him success in the next phase of his career.
James joined the Lakers in 2018 after two spells with the Cleveland Cavaliers and four years with the Miami Heat. During his eight-year stint in Los Angeles, he helped restore the Lakers to championship glory by leading the team to the title in 2020.
Read More
- Liverpool fight back from two goals down to beat Villarreal 4-3 in Champions League thriller
- Arshdeep Singh just five wickets away from becoming first Indian with 150 T20I scalps
- Schedule unveiled for ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2027
- Boland shines as South Africa struggle against Australia
- Portuguese FA suspends Cristiano Ronaldo for 30 days, imposes €255 fine
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in basketball history, James is the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and also holds the record for the most regular-season games played.
His next move is expected to dominate the NBA free-agency period, with speculation linking him to a possible return to the Miami Heat or Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Golden State Warriors have also emerged as a potential destination.
