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LeBron James to Enter Free Agency After Eight Seasons With Lakers
The NBA’s all-time leading scorer will become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday night after declining to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. He averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds in 60 games last season.
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LeBron James will become an unrestricted free agent Tuesday night after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Several reports published Monday stated that the 41-year-old forward plans to leave the team and explore other opportunities. He spent the last eight seasons in Los Angeles, including a championship in 2020.
James began his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers before joining the Miami Heat. He won two titles in Miami, then returned to Cleveland in 2014 and led the Cavaliers to their only championship in 2016. His eight seasons with the Lakers marked his longest consecutive run with one franchise.
In his final season with Los Angeles, James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game across 60 appearances. The Lakers were swept in the Western Conference semifinals, and James missed the All-NBA team for the first time since his rookie year. Bronny James averaged 2.7 points per game over two seasons and remains under contract for two more years with a team option for 2027-28.
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