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NBA: LeBron James Next Team

Los Angeles Lakers 71%

Golden State Warriors 16.6%

Cleveland Cavaliers 11%

Indiana Pacers 9.5%

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Los Angeles Lakers 71%

Golden State Warriors 16.6%

Cleveland Cavaliers 11%

Indiana Pacers 9.5%

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Los Angeles Lakers

$940 Vol.

71%

Golden State Warriors

$335 Vol.

17%

Cleveland Cavaliers

$406 Vol.

19%

Indiana Pacers

$228 Vol.

10%

Philadelphia 76ers

$264 Vol.

10%

Toronto Raptors

$198 Vol.

7%

Utah Jazz

$265 Vol.

6%

Oklahoma City Thunder

$252 Vol.

6%

Milwaukee Bucks

$265 Vol.

5%

Washington Wizards

$225 Vol.

5%

New York Knicks

$263 Vol.

10%

Los Angeles Clippers

$277 Vol.

2%

Orlando Magic

$186 Vol.

1%

Boston Celtics

$221 Vol.

1%

Dallas Mavericks

$219 Vol.

1%

Miami Heat

$245 Vol.

1%

Denver Nuggets

$145 Vol.

1%

Chicago Bulls

$292 Vol.

9%

Houston Rockets

$219 Vol.

1%

Minnesota Timberwolves

$231 Vol.

1%

Charlotte Hornets

$259 Vol.

<1%

Brooklyn Nets

$249 Vol.

<1%

Atlanta Hawks

$266 Vol.

<1%

Phoenix Suns

$205 Vol.

<1%

Sacramento Kings

$210 Vol.

<1%

Detroit Pistons

$277 Vol.

<1%

New Orleans Pelicans

$225 Vol.

7%

San Antonio Spurs

$268 Vol.

<1%

Memphis Grizzlies

$194 Vol.

<1%

Portland Trail Blazers

$207 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve to the next team LeBron James officially joins by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. If LeBron James does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Los Angeles Lakers”. If LeBron James joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to “Other”. If LeBron James retires or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. An official acquisition announcement prior to the market’s close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option. The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the Los Angeles Lakers and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.Trader consensus prices Los Angeles Lakers at 71% implied probability for LeBron James' next team, driven by market rules defaulting to Lakers if he re-signs or retires without joining elsewhere, alongside recent reports confirming the organization remains open to his return despite no extension last offseason. James, entering free agency at age 42 after exercising his 2025-26 player option, has voiced no firm decision post-season, with retirement still viable and no farewell tour interest. Philadelphia 76ers (24%) and Cleveland Cavaliers (19%) reflect speculation on veteran leadership for contending rosters, boosted by James praising Cleveland's trade deadline aggression, while Golden State Warriors (18%) hold steady on persistent mutual interest for a Curry pairing amid playoff uncertainties.

This market will resolve to the next team LeBron James officially joins by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

If LeBron James does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Los Angeles Lakers”.

If LeBron James joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to “Other”.

If LeBron James retires or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.

An official acquisition announcement prior to the market’s close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option.

The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the Los Angeles Lakers and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.
Volume
$8,036
End Date
Nov 1, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 9, 2026, 5:19 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to the next team LeBron James officially joins by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. If LeBron James does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Los Angeles Lakers”. If LeBron James joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to “Other”. If LeBron James retires or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. An official acquisition announcement prior to the market’s close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option. The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the Los Angeles Lakers and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.
This market will resolve to the next team LeBron James officially joins by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. If LeBron James does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Los Angeles Lakers”. If LeBron James joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to “Other”. If LeBron James retires or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. An official acquisition announcement prior to the market’s close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option. The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the Los Angeles Lakers and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.Trader consensus prices Los Angeles Lakers at 71% implied probability for LeBron James' next team, driven by market rules defaulting to Lakers if he re-signs or retires without joining elsewhere, alongside recent reports confirming the organization remains open to his return despite no extension last offseason. James, entering free agency at age 42 after exercising his 2025-26 player option, has voiced no firm decision post-season, with retirement still viable and no farewell tour interest. Philadelphia 76ers (24%) and Cleveland Cavaliers (19%) reflect speculation on veteran leadership for contending rosters, boosted by James praising Cleveland's trade deadline aggression, while Golden State Warriors (18%) hold steady on persistent mutual interest for a Curry pairing amid playoff uncertainties.

This market will resolve to the next team LeBron James officially joins by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

If LeBron James does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Los Angeles Lakers”.

If LeBron James joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to “Other”.

If LeBron James retires or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”.

An official acquisition announcement prior to the market’s close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option.

The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the Los Angeles Lakers and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.
Volume
$8,036
End Date
Nov 1, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 9, 2026, 5:19 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to the next team LeBron James officially joins by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. If LeBron James does not officially join a new team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Los Angeles Lakers”. If LeBron James joins a team that is not listed, this market will resolve to “Other”. If LeBron James retires or is not under contract with any professional team by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other”. An official acquisition announcement prior to the market’s close date will immediately resolve this market to the corresponding option. The primary resolution sources for this market will be official announcements from the Los Angeles Lakers and/or the acquiring team. A consensus of credible media reporting may also be used to resolve the market.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"NBA: LeBron James Next Team" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 30 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Los Angeles Lakers" at 71%, followed by "Cleveland Cavaliers" at 19%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 71¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 71% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"NBA: LeBron James Next Team" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Apr 9, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "NBA: LeBron James Next Team," browse the 30 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "NBA: LeBron James Next Team" is "Los Angeles Lakers" at 71%, meaning the market assigns a 71% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Cleveland Cavaliers" at 19%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "NBA: LeBron James Next Team" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.