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LeBron James thanks LA Lakers ahead of free agency departure: ‘Hope I made a few proud’

The four-time NBA champion and league’s all-time leading scorer has spent the last eight seasons of his glittering career with the Lakers.

LeBron James to leave LA Lakers to play unprecedented 24th NBA season

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Fun to play with LeBron James, says Los Angeles Lakers’ Rui Hachimura amid uncertain future

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura speaking to The Straits Times during the NBA Rising Stars Invitational at OCBC Arena on June 24.

Jalen Brunson’s 45 points carry New York Knicks past the San Antonio Spurs for 1st NBA championship since 1973

New York Knicks centre Karl-Anthony Towns (left) and guard Jalen Brunson celebrates with team-mates after the Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Rui Hachimura to attend NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (in white) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder's Luguentz Dort (No. 5) and Chet Holmgren (No. 7) in Game Three of their NBA Western Conference Playoffs semi-finals series in May 9.

LeBron James puts focus on winning, unwilling to ‘start over’ in Year 24

LeBron James has made several comments indicating he is done as his 42nd birthday approaches.

LeBron James undecided on future after Los Angeles Lakers bow out of NBA play-offs

LeBron James (left) is now out of contract with the Lakers and will head into the off season as a free agent with uncertainty swirling around his future.

Oklahoma City Thunder top Los Angeles Lakers for 3-0 NBA play-off series lead

From left: Cason Wallace, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating from the bench during the fourth quarter of the the 131-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Western Conference semi-finals on May 9, 2026.

LA Lakers return home desperate to remedy 2-0 hole against OKC Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half during Game 2.

Improvement required for Minnesota Timberwolves as NBA play-off series with San Antonio Spurs pivots home

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards shooting over Keldon Johnson of the San Antonio Spurs during the Spurs' 133-95 home win in their NBA play-off series on May 6.

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