With LeBron James informing the Lakers he will decline his player option, everyone is speculating as to where the King will take his talents. Multiple teams have already emerged as potential favorites, and there are various reasons for each consideration.
LeBron James isn’t returning to the Lakers. Beyond that, he will seemingly keep everyone guessing. Not just this summer, but perhaps next summer, too. Per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, James has yet to determine whether he will play beyond the 2026-27 season.
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Now that the Los Angeles Lakers know LeBron James won’t be returning to the team, they have a lot of money to spend in free agency when it gets underway on Tuesday afternoon.
The Cavaliers continue looking for ways to create financial flexibility, and James Harden may be playing a major role. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, Harden is expected to re-sign with Cleveland but is waiting to finalize a new contract while the Cavs explore additional roster moves.
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
LeBron James has spoken for the first time regarding his decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers. James took to X on Tuesday to respond to the Lakers’ statement thanking him for his time with Los Angeles.
LeBron James has played his final game for the Los Angeles Lakers as it was reported that he has informed the team that he will continue his playing career elsewhere for the 2026-27 season.
NBA free agency begins Tuesday night and one player who continues to draw interest from teams around the league is Rui Hachimura. Of course, Hachimura was the ninth overall pick in the 2019 draft by the Washington Wizards and he has spent the last four seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.
With LeBron James formally announcing his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers today, the team's top stars are beginning to weigh in on the loss of their longtime leader.
The Los Angeles Lakers have to make a big splash this summer, after touting their 2026 cap space to both superstar Luka Doncic and the fanbase as their best means to improve.
LeBron James is leaving Los Angeles after eight years, continuing his NBA career away from the Lakers at a destination yet to be confirmed. It’s the biggest story of the free agency window.
Lakers guard Marcus Smart won’t exercise his $5.39MM option for the 2026/27 season, having decided to become an unrestricted free agent, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).