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By Matt Audilet
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LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to play elsewhere in his 24th NBA season.
With this decision, James ends his eight-year stint with the historic NBA franchise — which featured an NBA championship and eight All-Star selections.
The Lakers made this decision official on Tuesday, delivering a parting message to The King.
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"LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history. We will always be thankful for his eight years with the Lakers — including the title he led us in 2020 under the toughest circumstances and the countless records he broke in purple and gold. We wish him all the best in the future, both on the court and off. He will always be a cherished part of the Lakers family," president Jeanie Buss wrote in a statement.
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James, 41, is now on the hunt for his next team. The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat are all considered potential options for James as he enters unrestricted free agency, according to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania.
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James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game in his eighth and final season with the Lakers. With both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined, the all-time great superstar led Los Angeles out of the first round of the playoffs with a series win over the Houston Rockets.
There is no exact timeline set for James' free agency decision.
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