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LeBron James to leave Lakers, play elsewhere in 24th NBA season, team confirms
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Austin Turner , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points During his time with the Lakers, James led the team to a significant achievement, securing the franchise's 17th NBA championship. James is now 41 years old and a free agent.
A notable change is coming to the NBA, with LeBron James set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The team has confirmed that James, a highly acclaimed player, will be moving on after eight seasons. During his time with the Lakers, James led the team to a significant achievement, securing the franchise's 17th NBA championship.
James is now 41 years old and a free agent. Further details about James' plans for his 24th NBA season are available from the source, but for now, it is known that he will be playing elsewhere in the upcoming season.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW Reading time: 1 min
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