Will James leave the Lakers next season? The latest attitude of the Cavaliers and Warriors is exposed: they are willing to prepare a retirement tour for him

On November 9, although James has not yet made his regular season debut this season, many people are still curious about which team he will play for in the 2026-27 season during the last season of his contract, including famous reporter Zach Lowe. Most NBA insiders have stopped speculating on whether he will retire after this season and have instead mentioned a possible farewell tour - but will it be with the Lakers, Warriors, or Cavaliers?

Will James consider joining the Cavaliers for a third time and return to his hometown team? Can he write a new chapter at the end of the Warriors dynasty? Lowe revealed on the podcast what he heard from sources in the NBA circle.

Looking ahead to James' whereabouts in the 2026-27 season, Lowe said: "What's going to happen after this season? I know some people in the Cavaliers who are thinking, 'Do you want to do a farewell tour?' I know that too. People from the Warriors, are they asking, 'Hey, do you want to come here to fulfill your dream? ' There have been rumors like this before."

James and the Lakers' performance this season may determine whether he stays with the team. It's difficult to make a judgment at this stage of the regular season. This is the first time in his 23-year NBA career that he has not appeared after the team has played nine games. But even without James, the Lakers currently rank second in the Western Conference with a record of 7 wins and 2 losses.

Warriors head coach Cole and the team are in a similar situation. With the addition of Butler and Horford, coupled with the All-Star core of Curry, Green and Kuminga, they are ushering in a two-year competition window. At the same time, the Cavaliers have also become a strong contender for the championship after achieving the first record in the Eastern Conference in the 2024-25 regular season.

This season is Doncic's first full season with the Lakers. He averaged 40.0 points, 11.0 rebounds and 9.2 assists per game. On the basis of being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs last season, despite injuries to starting players including Doncic, the Lakers have still gained a foothold in the highly competitive Western Conference. They currently have 7 wins and 2 losses, ranking second in the Western Conference.

Judging from the current news, James is unlikely to change teams during the season. Do you think James will leave the Lakers after this season? Welcome to leave a message to express your opinion.