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LeBron James missing playoffs will be good for him and Los Angeles Lakers, old Cavaliers teammates say
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Way too early prediction for the Lakers 2023-24 starting lineup
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Why Is LeBron James Threatening Retirement? - The Ringer
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LeBron James floats retirement after Lakers eliminated from playoffs: 'We'll see what happens going forward
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6 Free Agents the Lakers Could Target This Offseason – NBC Connecticut
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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James discusses state of team, his retirement outlook
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NBA Lakers: LeBron James' perfect record in first-round series ends with Los Angeles' elimination loss to Phoenix Suns
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LeBron James Suggests Last Night's Game May Have Been His Last
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LeBron James sounds off after Lakers drop to 10th in West following epic loss to Pelicans