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LeBron's Free Agency Timeline Unclear, Paul Says Decision Not Rushed

7/22/2026

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Rich Paul said he does not know when LeBron James will choose his next team.
He confirmed the Lakers were told three weeks ago James would enter free agency and not return.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he wants James to announce soon so the schedule can be set after speaking privately with Paul, who stressed the decision cannot be rushed, rejecting comparisons to the 2010 “The Decision”.

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Rich Paul said he does not know when LeBron James will choose his next team.
He confirmed the Lakers were told three weeks ago James would enter free agency and not return.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he wants James to announce soon so the schedule can be set after speaking privately with Paul, who stressed the decision cannot be rushed, rejecting comparisons to the 2010 “The Decision”.