LeBron James will play a record-extending 24th NBA season in 2026-27 .  But it won’t be for the Lakers , marking the end of his tenure donning the Purple and Gold after eight straight seasons with the Lakers — the most consecutive seasons he’s spent with a single franchise during his legendary career. And while there’s uncertainty about James’ next team, with the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers among the teams pursuing James, the Lakers received certainty Tuesday morning before