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NBA: LeBron James Next Team

Los Angeles Lakers 57%

Cleveland Cavaliers 34%

Miami Heat 9.7%

Golden State Warriors 8.5%

Polymarket

$10,440 Vol.

Los Angeles Lakers 57%

Cleveland Cavaliers 34%

Miami Heat 9.7%

Golden State Warriors 8.5%

Polymarket

$10,440 Vol.

Los Angeles Lakers

$1,806 Vol.

57%

Cleveland Cavaliers

$535 Vol.

34%

Miami Heat

$423 Vol.

10%

Golden State Warriors

$419 Vol.

9%

Indiana Pacers

$228 Vol.

5%

New York Knicks

$353 Vol.

3%

Utah Jazz

$265 Vol.

3%

Los Angeles Clippers

$404 Vol.

3%

Orlando Magic

$208 Vol.

3%

Toronto Raptors

$208 Vol.

2%

Boston Celtics

$248 Vol.

2%

Dallas Mavericks

$269 Vol.

2%

Denver Nuggets

$235 Vol.

1%

Oklahoma City Thunder

$323 Vol.

<1%

Brooklyn Nets

$249 Vol.

<1%

Chicago Bulls

$349 Vol.

<1%

Charlotte Hornets

$351 Vol.

<1%

Atlanta Hawks

$266 Vol.

<1%

Milwaukee Bucks

$360 Vol.

<1%

Phoenix Suns

$205 Vol.

<1%

Washington Wizards

$257 Vol.

<1%

Sacramento Kings

$210 Vol.

<1%

Detroit Pistons

$277 Vol.

<1%

Houston Rockets

$235 Vol.

<1%

New Orleans Pelicans

$259 Vol.

<1%

San Antonio Spurs

$268 Vol.

<1%

Memphis Grizzlies

$194 Vol.

<1%

Minnesota Timberwolves

$335 Vol.

<1%

Philadelphia 76ers

$349 Vol.

8%

Portland Trail Blazers

$352 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 favors the Los Angeles Lakers at 58.5% implied probability for LeBron James's next team, driven by mutual interest in a new contract extension despite a likely pay cut after his $52.6 million player option for 2025-26, prioritizing roster continuity and contention alongside Bronny James. Cleveland Cavaliers trail at 33.5%, bolstered by James's hometown ties, potential wing fit with Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen amid their strong playoff run. Golden State Warriors (7.8%) reflect serious interest from reports of a Curry-James superteam push, while Milwaukee Bucks (6.3%) appeal via Giannis Antetokounmpo pairing. Recent post-playoff developments, including James's comments on an uncertain future and no farewell tour plans, keep odds fluid as free agency nears without a decision.

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
$10,440
End Date
Nov 1, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 9, 2026, 5:19 PM ET
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 favors the Los Angeles Lakers at 58.5% implied probability for LeBron James's next team, driven by mutual interest in a new contract extension despite a likely pay cut after his $52.6 million player option for 2025-26, prioritizing roster continuity and contention alongside Bronny James. Cleveland Cavaliers trail at 33.5%, bolstered by James's hometown ties, potential wing fit with Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen amid their strong playoff run. Golden State Warriors (7.8%) reflect serious interest from reports of a Curry-James superteam push, while Milwaukee Bucks (6.3%) appeal via Giannis Antetokounmpo pairing. Recent post-playoff developments, including James's comments on an uncertain future and no farewell tour plans, keep odds fluid as free agency nears without a decision.

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
$10,440
End Date
Nov 1, 2026
Market Opened
Apr 9, 2026, 5:19 PM ET
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 57%, followed by "Cleveland Cavaliers" at 34%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 57¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 57% 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.

As of today, "NBA: LeBron James Next Team" has generated $10.4K in total trading volume since the market launched on Apr 9, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

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 57%, meaning the market assigns a 57% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Cleveland Cavaliers" at 34%. 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.

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