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LeBron James Agent Says Free Agency Decision Has No Timeline
LeBron James' agent told reporters the player is treating free agency as a blank slate and does not expect a decision in the next few days. The agent listed ten teams still in consideration after confirming James will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers.
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LeBron James' agent informed the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday that the player will not return for another season. The agent later told reporters that James views the upcoming free-agency period as a blank slate with no set timeline.
Saturday the agent stated he does not expect an announcement in the next few days. Speaking on a podcast the previous day, the agent named ten teams still under consideration, including the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, and Philadelphia 76ers.
The agent added that James is making the choice without external pressure and for the first time can decide solely on personal preference. Betting markets currently list the Cleveland Cavaliers as the frontrunners at over 40 percent odds, followed by the Warriors and 76ers near 15 percent.
has completed his time with the Lakers.
The agent said the player is not in a rush and that all options remain open except a return to Los Angeles and likely a move to New York.
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