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title: "Will LeBron James announce his retirement in 2026?"
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status: live
trading_closes_at: 2026-10-31T14:00:00+00:00
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# Will LeBron James announce his retirement in 2026?

Live · $3,254,036 traded · listed on Kalshi

## About

If LeBron James announces their retirement before the date of the first 2026-27 season regular season game, then the market resolves to Yes.

This market will resolve to Yes if LeBron James announces his retirement prior to the start of 2026-27 Pro Basketball regular season.

Note: The retirement must be intended to be effective immediately or prior to the first new season after the announcement. This market applies to retiring from the league, not the sport as a whole.

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_From Kalshi's listing._

## Main market

| Outcome | Probability | Cheapest | Kalshi |
|---|---|---|---|
| No | 99% | 99¢ on Kalshi | 99¢ |
| Yes | — | 1¢ on Kalshi | 1¢ |

## Open on a venue

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