LeBron James has confirmed that he will not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, signaling the end of his tenure with the team.
This decision opens the door for James to embark on his record-extending 24th season in the NBA with a different franchise.
As he prepares for this new chapter, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see where he lands next.
Updates
Update at 00:03 UTC on 2026-07-01
Sky Sports reported LeBron James will play a record-extending 24th NBA season with a new team after he confirmed he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sources: Sky Sports