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LeBron hits free agency: James not returning to Lakers, plans to play 24th season elsewhere LeBron James will not be back with the Los Angeles Lakers and plans to play a record-extending 24th NBA season elsewhere.
His decision is perhaps the biggest domino that will fall during the NBAas offseason player movement window, alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo being traded by Milwaukee to Miami a one of Jamesa former stops.
The Lakers released a statement Tuesday thanking James for his eight seasons with the club.
James can begin talking officially to new clubs after 6 p.m.
EDT on Tuesday, when the leagueas free agent period opens.
He will not be able to sign with a new team until July 6.