30 Jun 2026, 19:22
LeBron James will miss no time from the Lakers after the season—breaking his contract for 2026-27
- James reportedly told “Lakers” that the team’s next season will be his final, meaning he will not continue playing
- In the 23rd season, James averaged 20.9 points for the “Lakers” in another run
- Bronny James’ contract with the Lakers is expected to expire in 2026-27
LeBron James reportedly plans to join the NBA in the 24th season, but the upcoming season will be his final. He said he would discuss this with The Athletic.
According to the report, James says he will play for the Lakers in his 42nd season. He believes he will not be able to continue for long, but he is still confident that he will stay in the league for at least another year. He added that he will not play for long, but he will continue to play until the end of the season.
ESPN reports that James’ next move is to break his contract. He will end his 23rd season with the Lakers by playing for another team, and then he will leave the league. He will do so after the season ends.
In the 23rd season, James averaged 20.9 points, 51.5% shooting from the field, and 6.1 rebounds per game. In the season overall, he scored 12 points per game and added 7.2 assists.
Earlier, it was reported that “LeBron” James would play the season with the Lakers, and then he would leave the team. According to the report, he would do so after the 2026-27 season.
According to the report, on April 30, 2026, James will have his contract with the Lakers expire: general manager Rob Pelinka, who is responsible for the team’s roster, has signed the contract for the 2026-27 season. It is unclear why the contract was signed, but it is believed that LeBron James will remain with the club.
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