Episode

So Long, LeBron! What the Lakers Shakeup Means for the NBA and for L.A.'s Sports Star Power

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Daily Variety

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Jul 1, 2026

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868

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Summary

On today’s episode, Variety ’s Marlow Stern unpacks LeBron James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons and one championship title. The shakeup leaves one of the NBA’s most high-profile teams a little short on star power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.