LeBron James informs Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27

[R.J. MacReady]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49226472/lebron-james-informs-lakers-plans-play-elsewhere-2026-27

LeBron James informs Lakers he plans to play elsewhere in 2026-27

LeBron James will return for an unprecedented 24th season in the NBA -- but it won't be with the Los Angeles Lakers.

James has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.

"LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history. We will always be thankful for his eight years with the Lakers -- including the title he led us to in 2020 under the toughest imaginable circumstances and the countless records he broke in purple and gold," Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said in a statement. "We wish him all the best in the future, both on the court and off. He will always be a cherished part of the Lakers family."

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Great. We can look forward to "The Decision, Part II" any day now?

 

[shopson67]

 

[DJ "I'm blessed" Fieri]

Like this isn't being talked about in the NBA offseason thread.

LOL.

 

[R.J. MacReady]

Like this isn't being talked about in the NBA offseason thread.

LOL.

You mean the Lakers off season thread?

But Lebron is no longer a Laker.

 

[DJ "I'm blessed" Fieri]

You mean the Lakers off season thread?

But Lebron is no longer a Laker.

The general NBA offseason/FA thread.

Which you don't visit that often.....LOL

 

[dtgold88]

Translation - Lebron beat the Lakers before they came out and said they are moving on.

 

[msgkings322]

Maybe @Black Adam will start posting about the NBA again now that the guy he hates has left his team

 

[Black Adam]

Maybe @Black Adam will start posting about the NBA again now that the guy he hates has left his team

Maybe...

 

[R.J. MacReady]

The general NBA offseason/FA thread.

Which you don't visit that often.....LOL

I do post in forums I don't visit often but that's not something you should feel apprehensive about.

 

[Think McFly Think]

Great. We can look forward to "The Decision, Part II" any day now?

Metamucil or Benefiber?

 

[R.J. MacReady]

Metamucil or Benefiber?

Come on , you have to get the real stuff.

 

[Think McFly Think]

Come on , you have to get the real stuff.

“Prolapsed Anus Strength”

 

[Inquisitor95]

Great. We can look forward to "The Decision, Part II" any day now?

Metamucil or Benefiber?

More like "The Indecision" now. Sponsored by Geritol.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Metamucil or Benefiber?

 

[Think McFly Think]

Don't get me wrong he's still great.

A) He'll make an impact on whatever team he goes to but I feel a TV special is unwarranted for someone his age.
2) I normally wouldn't derail a thread but it was already said this is being heavily discussed in a different thread.
C) Profit

 

[gohuskresurrected]

It will be weird seeing him in a W's jersey if it goes that way.

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

Come to Dallas, bro.

 

[jontaejones]

The Spurs and the Cavs I think are the only two chances he has to win a title amongst any of the odds on frontrunners, and the Spurs are a stretch as a 'frontrunner'.

He's got a legit shot with the Cavs.

 

[gohuskresurrected]

The Spurs and the Cavs I think are the only two chances he has to win a title amongst any of the odds on frontrunners, and the Spurs are a stretch as a 'frontrunner'.

He's got a legit shot with the Cavs.

The Cavs bridge has been burnt. Spurs are right there and Wemby is the star who's ass you need to kiss. W's make the most sense. Not that this would go anywhere but I don't see any team in the NBA saying "we're a max LeBron deal away from getting over the top!"