LeBron James has decided not to play for the Los Angeles Lakers anymore after eight seasons, continuing his career in the NBA for the 2026-2027 season.

LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, has concluded his adventure with the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons, announcing that he will continue to play in the 2026-2027 season, but for another team, the identity of which is still unknown. At 41 years old, LeBron is preparing for his 24th season in his career, and the American press speculates that he could sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors. In a message on the X network, he thanked the Lakers for the opportunity to play for the team, emphasizing the honor of wearing its colors. The franchise owner, Jeanie Buss, called him 'one of the greatest athletes in history' and thanked him for his contributions. The decision to leave the Lakers comes after a tough elimination in the Western Conference semifinals, but LeBron stated that he is not considering retirement, continuing to love basketball. His agent confirmed that he informed the Lakers management of his intention to sign with another team before the negotiation period.