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LeBron James to Leave Lakers as Free Agent
LeBron James informed the Lakers on Tuesday that he will depart the team as a free agent. The move ends his eight-year tenure with the franchise.
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LeBron James informed the Lakers on Tuesday that he will leave the team as a free agent and finish his career elsewhere. The announcement came after James had played eight seasons with the Lakers. He made the decision public before the team could issue its own confirmation.
The Lakers and James released statements expressing mutual gratitude. The statements also referenced plans for both sides moving forward.
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