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LeBron James leaves Lakers, enters free agency with Warriors and Timberwolves among rumored suitors

LeBron James Lakers free agency Golden State Warriors Minnesota Timberwolves

LeBron James confirmed he will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026‑27 season and plans to play his 24th NBA season with a new team. His agent Rich Paul has fielded calls from roughly a dozen franchises as the veteran explores options.

Speculation has focused on a possible move to the Golden State Warriors, where a pairing with Stephen Curry would echo their 2024 Team USA collaboration. Former teammate Mario Chalmers expressed a gut feeling that a Warriors deal could materialise, noting the attractive fit for both players.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are also positioning themselves as serious contenders, highlighting a roster built around Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball and Rudy Gobert and framing a LeBron signing as a legacy‑building opportunity that could deliver the franchise’s first championship.

Other teams, including Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers, have been mentioned in reports, but no concrete offer has been announced. The free‑agency saga is expected to dominate NBA coverage throughout the offseason.

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard Reportedly Returning To The Toronto Raptors In Blockbuster Trade [rnbphilly.com]

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Lebron to Cleveland Cavs, Leapfrog Over Warriors as New Favorites [gambling911.com]

2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Lakers just built a roster with absolutely no answer for Deni Avdija [ripcityproject.com]

2 months ago

LeBron James considering documentary series for upcoming season [hoopswire.com]

2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue his career elsewhere [midutahradio.com]

2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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