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LeBron James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere.
His decision is perhaps the biggest domino that will fall during the NBA’s offseason player movement window, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded by Milwaukee to Miami...
Key takeaway “LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history,” said Jeanie Buss, part of the Lakers’ ownership group.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere.
His decision is perhaps the biggest domino that will fall during the NBA’s offseason player movement window, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded by Milwaukee to Miami...
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