LeBron James Won’t Return To Los Angeles Lakers, Will Enter Free Agency

Reese and Alex discuss NBA free agency and LeBron James reportedly leaving the Lakers after 8 years. It was announced yesterday that LeBron James will continue his NBA career for the 2026-27 season and informed the Los Angeles Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere. Where does LeBron rank among all-time great Lakers? Is he top 10? Should he get a statue? What other moves were made in free agency yesterday?

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