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n” “nVeteran star LeBron James will play his historic 24th season in the NBA, but it will not be with the Los Angeles Lakers.
n” “nAccording to ESPN, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul confirmed that James informed the Los Angeles franchise that they can move on without him, as his intention is to continue his career with another team.
n” “nEverything points to the Golden State Warriors being the main candidates to sign him when the free agent market officially opens. According to the report, the team is also studying a possible trade with the Washington Wizards to acquire Anthony Davis, which would reunite the former Lakers duo once again.
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To facilitate a possible addition of James, Draymond Green declined to exercise his $27.6 million player option, providing greater salary flexibility to Golden State.
At 41 years old, James will face what many consider the final chapter of a career that has led him to win four championships and four Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards. Last season, his record streak of 21 consecutive All-NBA Team selections was interrupted after playing 60 games due to sciatica that affected his lower back and right leg.
n” “nDespite this, he maintained a high level by averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game, with a 51.5% shooting accuracy from the field. In the playoffs, he raised his production to 23.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 6.7 rebounds per game, guiding the Lakers to overcome the first round against the Houston Rockets while Luka Dončić was recovering from a hamstring injury.
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James concludes his tenure with the Lakers among the top ten players in franchise history in points (12,402), assists (3,808), field goals made (4,681), and three-pointers (1,020), leaving a significant mark before embarking on a new challenge in the final stretch of his career.
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