LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – NBA Superstar LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul said the former Los Angeles Lakers man will decide his next team when he’s ready and shouldn’t be pressured into a decision, Voice of Naija – VONa Communications reports.
Paul revealed this on Monday at the “Game Over” podcast with Max Kellerman.
“We’re not going to be rushed. It’s his choice to make and when he makes the choice, he’ll make it,” Paul stated.
Paul also said that the teams who are interested in the 22-time All-Star do not need to do anything special as the decision lies in James’ hands.
“There’s been several people to call and say, ‘Hey, Rich, is there anything more we should be doing? We could be doing?'”
“And my answer is, ‘No. We don’t need you to go above and beyond about anything. We understand it. It’s clear. All the messages have been sent,'” Paul disclosed
Tuesday marked three weeks since Paul told the Los Angeles Lakers that the 41-year-old forward was not returning to the team for his record-setting 24th NBA season and was entering free agency.
ESPN reported that potential clubs for the NBA’s all-time leading scorer include the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers.
There are reports that a possible return to the Miami Heat or Cleveland Cavaliers may be on the cards.
The NBA commissioner Adam Silver has also revealed that the league schedule won’t be released until James chooses a team but the superstar is still taking his time.
James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds in 60 games with the Lakers in 2025-26.
He owns career averages of 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists in a record 1,622 games with three teams.
