LeBron to compete in 24th NBA season elsewhere with Lakers return ruled out

LeBron James will play a record-extending 24th NBA season with a new team after it was confirmed he would not be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers.

A source with knowledge of James' intentions has revealed to the Associated Press that the 41-year-old will end his eight-year association with the Lakers after one of the most-iconic player-team partnerships in the league's history.