LeBron James to depart LA Lakers following eight-year tenure
NBA icon LeBron James has notified the LA Lakers of his decision to exit the team and join a new franchise for the 2026-27 NBA season. The 41-year-old athlete concludes an eight-year run with the Lakers, marking the longest period he has played for a single organization. During his time there, he secured an NBA championship in 2020. The four-time NBA champion currently holds the league records for most games played at 1,622 and total points scored at 43,440.