NBA teams pursue LeBron James with voice memos via Rich Paul
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
LeBron James has not announced his destination for the upcoming NBA season, leading teams to utilize voice memos to communicate their visions to him through his agent, Rich Paul. Speculation places the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers, and Miami Heat among the frontrunners for his services. James, who recently concluded an eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, indicated he may not make a decision until August. With no urgency on his part, teams are continuing their roster preparations without his decision impacting their salary caps.
- •LeBron James is currently a free agent after leaving the Lakers.
- •Teams are sending voice memos through Rich Paul to attract him.
- •Cavaliers, 76ers, and Heat are frontrunners for his signing.
- •James may take until August to announce his next team.
- •Rosters are being filled without his decision delaying salaries.
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN: Teams are using voice memos to pursue LeBron James
"The latest edition of the LeBron James free agency saga continues, with perhaps no end in sight.
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