American sports executive and owner aligned with the Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron James has announced he will leave the Los Angeles Lakers, ending an eight-year stint that delivered a 2020 title. The 41-year-old will play his 24th NBA season elsewhere, with teams including the Warriors and Cavaliers cited as potential destinations. Free agency opens with mounting speculation about the next chapter in one of basketball’s greatest careers.
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner have agreed to buy majority control of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter in a deal valuing the team at about $12.5bn, multiple outlets report on 12 August 2026. The sale follows Walter's 2025 purchase and still requires NBA Board of Governors approval next month.