LeBron Leaves Lakers After 8 Years | San Jose News

LeBron James is officially leaving the Lakers after eight legendary seasons, marking the end of an era in Los Angeles as he prepares for his 24th NBA season elsewhere. The Lakers, now focused on building around Luka Doncic, honored his record-breaking tenure — including becoming their all-time leading scorer and playing more games than any Laker before him — while James thanked the team for the chance to wear the purple and gold and for the unforgettable experience of playing alongside his son, Bronny. Rumors point to potential destinations like Golden State, Cleveland, or Miami, where he’ll likely take a pay cut to stay competitive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80debd78a8fc89b4