LeBron James to leave Lakers, continue NBA career

LeBron James, the all-time leading scorer in NBA history, is to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, but will continue his NBA career, according to media reports on Tuesday.
The 41-year-old forward informed the Los Angeles franchise that his eight-year stint with the Lakers is over, and he will play his 24th season in the league with a different team, the four-time NBA champion’s agent Rich Paul told ESPN.
“King James,” who won a title with the Lakers in 2020, became a free agent after the Lakers’ second-round playoff exit.
“James chose to inform the Lakers well before start of free agency tonight out of courtesy and appreciation for their run together, and to allow LA to conduct its offse...