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LeBron James isn't retiring just yet, but he's also not returning to the LA Lakers.
James has informed the Lakers that the franchise can move on without him because he will play elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.
"LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes in history. We will always be thankful for his eight years with the Lakers -- including the title he led us to in 2020 under the toughest imaginable circumstances and the countless records he broke in purple and gold," Lakers governor Jeanie Buss said in a statement. "We wish him all the best in the future, both on the court and off. He will always be a cherished part of the Lakers family."
With a number of superstars already shifting teams this offseason, all eyes are on where King James’ lands next.
BetOnline has the Golden State Warriors as the big 1-2 favorite (67% probability) to be his next destination.
Cleveland is second on the list below. Boston, San Antonio and Miami round out the Top 5.
| LeBron James Next Team | Odds |
| Golden State Warriors | 1/2 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 3/1 |
| Boston Celtics | 5/1 |
| San Antonio Spurs | 7/1 |
| Miami Heat | 9/1 |
| Denver Nuggets | 10/1 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 12/1 |
| Detroit Pistons | 14/1 |
| New York Knicks | 16/1 |
| Los Angeles Clippers | 18/1 |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 20/1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 25/1 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 33/1 |
| Dallas Mavericks | 40/1 |
| Brooklyn Nets | 50/1 |
| Orlando Magic | 50/1 |
| Washington Wizards | 60/1 |
| Houston Rockets | 60/1 |
| Sacramento Kings | 66/1 |
| Chicago Bulls | 66/1 |
| Utah Jazz | 66/1 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 75/1 |
| Charlotte Hornets | 75/1 |
| Toronto Raptors | 80/1 |
| Atlanta Hawks | 80/1 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 100/1 |
| Phoenix Suns | 100/1 |
| Memphis Grizzlies | 100/1 |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 100/1 |
- Tyrone Black, Gambling911.com
