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LeBron James Leaves Los Angeles Lakers After Eight Seasons, Eyes New Team in 2026-27
LeBron James has announced he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and plans to join another NBA team for the 2026-27 season. Reports suggest the Golden State Warriors are interested in signing him.
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What happened
- 01LeBron James informs Lakers he will not return for the 2026-27 season after eight years.
- 02Golden State Warriors reportedly plan to negotiate with James for a potential signing.
- 03James ended a 21-year streak of All-NBA First Team selections last season due to injury.
- 04He holds the NBA record for 1,297 consecutive games scoring at least 10 points.
- 05Last season, James averaged 20.9 points and 7.2 assists in the regular season.
- 06James has won four NBA championships and earned four MVP awards during his career.
Despite injury setbacks last season, James maintained strong performance levels and holds numerous NBA records and accolades.
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