LeBron James considered by multiple teams ahead of free agency this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:35 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
LeBron James' free agency looms as his agent Rich Paul released a whiteboard outlining realistic destinations for the NBA star. The Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors rank as the top options. Other teams listed include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Denver Nuggets. Paul suggested James admires 76ers' Tyrese Maxey and noted his positive relationships with key players on the Warriors. The timeline for James' decision remains uncertain, with comparisons to his prior free agency periods.
- •Rich Paul lists 10 potential destinations for LeBron James.
- •76ers and Warriors are top-ranked teams for James.
- •James values playing alongside admired teammates.
- •Decision timeline for James remains unclear as free agency approaches.
- 9:35 PMYahoo Sports — Ranking the 'realistic destinations' for LeBron James based on Rich Paul's white board: 76ers and Warriors lead the way
"Rich Paul's whiteboard gave an indication of which teams LeBron James is considering, so which destinations are most realistic now?
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