Teams pitch LeBron James through voice memos amid free agency
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
As of July 9, 2026, LeBron James' free agency remains unresolved, extending into its second week. Several NBA teams interested in signing him have utilized voice memos to present their pitches indirectly to the four-time champion. This innovative approach reflects the modern strategies teams are adopting to court top talent during the off-season. The outcome of these efforts will significantly impact team dynamics and player roster decisions as negotiations continue.
- •LeBron James is currently a free agent.
- •Teams are using voice memos to court him.
- •This marks the second week of his free agency.
- •Strategies have modernized in NBA recruitment.
- 11:15 PMESPN — Sources: Teams courting LeBron via voice memos
"As LeBron James' free agency decision stretches into its second week, some teams interested in him joining them have had an opportunity to pitch the four-time champion indirectly.
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