LeBron James will not return to the Lakers, he will choose a new NBA team: Report | Basketball news

The NBA’s top scorer has told the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not be returning for a ninth season with the legendary franchise.

Superstar LeBron James has told the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his NBA career elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Tuesday.

James, 41, has spent the past eight seasons with the Lakers, which was highlighted by helping the franchise win the 2020 NBA title.

Reports surfaced on Monday that the Golden State Warriors are expected to push to add James Draymond Green after declining a player option in order to free up the cap to add to the roster.

A four-time NBA MVP and the league’s all-time leading scorer, James completed his NBA record 23rd game.

James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds this season with the Lakers. The 22-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion is the all-time leader in games (1,622) and points (43,440).