LeBron James considers teams as free agency progresses
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
LeBron James is still without a team one week into NBA free agency. After leaving the Lakers, he is being pursued by at least six teams: the Cavaliers, Warriors, Heat, 76ers, Nuggets, and Timberwolves. Some analysts predict a return to Cleveland due to sentimental ties, while others mention potential fits with the Warriors, particularly to team up with Stephen Curry. The decision timeline remains unclear, as James evaluates his options and the surrounding circumstances.
- •James is leaving the Lakers after eight seasons.
- •Six teams are actively pursuing him in free agency.
- •Analysts favor the Cavaliers as a potential landing spot.
- •Others see the Warriors as a viable option for James.
- •The timeframe for James's decision is currently unknown.
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