Rich Paul Says Teams Need Not Rush LeBron James' 24th-Season Decision
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 21
Rich Paul Says Teams Need Not Rush LeBron James' 24th-Season Decision
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 21
Summary
Three weeks after telling the Lakers LeBron James would leave for 2026-27, Rich Paul said he still does not know when James will choose his next team.
Paul said interested teams have called asking whether they should do more, but he told them all messages were already clear and there was no need to go above and beyond.
The 41-year-old's main known suitors remain the Cavaliers, 76ers, Heat and Warriors, with the three Eastern Conference teams believed to be the leading options.
Paul also rejected reports that an announcement was imminent or being delayed for attention, saying the process is a business choice that could be resolved in 48 seconds or 48 minutes.