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Everything to know about LeBron James joining the Lakers

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For the third time in his 15-year NBA career, LeBron James is changing teams. Here's everything you need to know about The Decision 3.0 now that he's agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers.

The day LeBron became a Laker: Behind-the-scenes stories

Inside the King's decision and how it instantly changed the Lakers, the Cavaliers and the entire NBA.


Lakers don't want this LeBron team to look like the Cavs

The unexpected signings that went down after the LeBron deal are part of Magic Johnson's plan to support his new superstar and his changing game.


LeBron, Lakers agree to 4-year, $153M deal

LeBron James has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers, his agency Klutch Sports Group announced Sunday.


5-on-5: LeBron's legacy, Kawhi trades and title favorites

Our experts answer the big questions about LeBron James, the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard and what the King's move means for the NBA.


How LeBron and the Lakers can become title contenders

Now that Los Angeles has landed LeBron James, Kevin Pelton takes a look at what moves the Lakers must make to win it all.


Lowe: What LeBron's departure means for the Cavs

Dramatic moves brought Cleveland a championship in 2016. Now they might bring on the pain. Zach Lowe envisions what The Land could become without its king.


LeBron James' plan to become King of Hollywood

LeBron James' first act is all but settled as a success. His second act -- to become a global entertainment icon -- is just beginning, as Pablo Torre detailed in this 2017 ESPN The Magazine feature.


NBA players react to LeBron James joining L.A.

LeBron James' future Lakers teammates weren't the only ones taking to social media to react to his latest free-agency decision.


News, video and analysis: LeBron to L.A.

  • LeBron James courtside for Lakers' summer league game

  • How much would LeBron make in an open market? Look to Ronaldo

  • Danny Ainge rebuffs talk of LeBron-less East being Boston's to win

  • L.A. artist paints over LeBron James mural after more vandalism

  • Pelinka: Wanted to surround LeBron with versatile defenders

  • Magic waited 1 hour in car before courting LeBron

  • Lance Stephenson finds it funny he and LeBron are teammates

  • Sixers execs felt they were in the running for LeBron James

  • LeBron a no-show at pizza party celebrating L.A. arrival

  • LeBron James signs deal with Lakers

  • Luke Walton to consult with Ty Lue on LeBron James

  • Koby Altman 'not bitter' over LeBron's decision to join Lakers

  • LeBron's No. 23 Lakers jerseys sold prematurely at NBA Store

  • The Undefeated: The LeBron James All-Enemy Team

  • The LeBron Effect: Sportsbooks bracing for big L.A. handle

  • Cleveland hurting after LeBron James chooses L.A.

  • The Undefeated: LeBron is already a Hollywood power broker

  • Kobe on LeBron's L.A. arrival: 'Welcome to the family'

  • FiveThirtyEight: How good will the Lakers be with LeBron?

  • Fantasy: How will LeBron's production change with Lakers?

  • The Undefeated: LeBron has come a long way from The Decision

  • FiveThirtyEight: LeBron may already be the greatest Laker of all time

  • The Undefeated: The last LeBron-led free agency

  • Cleveland set to remove iconic LeBron banner

  • Orders for LeBron Lakers jerseys go into overdrive

  • Sources: Stephenson to join LeBron in L.A.

  • Lakers ticket prices soar on StubHub due to LeBron

  • LeBron boosts Lakers' Vegas odds of winning title

  • Lakers sign first-round pick Wagner, can't trade him for 30 days

  • Sources: Spurs talk to Lakers, Celtics for Kawhi

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