LeBron James to announce shock retirement?

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King James created a stir on Tuesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
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Sad news for James fans. Speculation had been rife that King James is about to announce his retirement from sports, at age 41, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 25/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a basketball player isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a basketball player just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouLeBron

For a little while on Tuesday evening, #ThankYouLeBron was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“LeBron James was unlike any other basketball player we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouLeBron”
— @universalObserver, 24 Feb 2026
“I thought LeBron James retired about 5 years ago?!?”
— @millythom, 24 Feb 2026

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