LeBron James expected to skip team meetings this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
NBA insider Chris Haynes reported that LeBron James will not meet with teams during the free agency period this summer. Instead, his agent, Rich Paul, will handle discussions with teams and relay information to James. Previously, there was speculation about a meeting between James and Stephen Curry, although confirmation of that meeting remains unclear. As several teams, including the Golden State Warriors, await James' decision, his unique approach to the free agency process is raising interest among franchises.
- •LeBron James will not meet with any NBA teams this summer.
- •Rich Paul will communicate team discussions to James.
- •The Golden State Warriors are among teams pursuing him.
- •A potential meeting with Stephen Curry has not been confirmed.
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