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LeBron James informs Lakers that he will play elsewhere during next NBA season, ESPN reports
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· June 30, 2026
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Key points He will be playing in the 2026-27 season, but it won't be with the Lakers. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the report from ESPN, as covered by ABC13 Houston.
LeBron James has made a decision about his future in the NBA. He will be playing in the 2026-27 season, but it won't be with the Lakers. According to ESPN, James has informed the team that they can move forward without him.
Details about James' next move are not specified in the initial report. It is known that he will continue his NBA career, but the location and team are not mentioned. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the report from ESPN, as covered by ABC13 Houston.
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Category: local Published: June 30, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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