LeBron James delays team decision as NBA free agency progresses
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
LeBron James is not expected to make a decision regarding his next team anytime soon, according to his agent Rich Paul. As the Golden State Warriors and five other NBA teams await his choice this summer, Paul indicated that a decision is unlikely in the next few days. James plans to evaluate pitches from all interested teams before finalizing his choice. The free-agent market has limited impact players remaining, with the Warriors targeting potential trades if James signs elsewhere. An interest in Trey Murphy III has been mentioned.
- •LeBron James is evaluating offers from multiple teams this summer.
- •Rich Paul states a decision is unlikely in the near future.
- •Golden State and five others await James's choice.
- •Warriors may explore trades, including interest in Trey Murphy III.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James not expected to make a decision 'anytime soon'
- 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Rich Paul Doesn’t Expect LeBron James To Make Decision ‘Anytime Soon’
"LeBron James' agent Rich Paul said that "this is the first time he's making a decision that is truly for him."
"Rich Paul recently revealed that NBA teams will have to wait on a decision from LeBron James this summer.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 1:47 AMLeBron James not expected to make a decision 'anytime soon'
Rich Paul recently revealed that NBA teams will have to wait on a decision from LeBron James this summer.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 2:19 PMRich Paul Doesn’t Expect LeBron James To Make Decision ‘Anytime Soon’
LeBron James' agent Rich Paul said that "this is the first time he's making a decision that is truly for him."
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