What we know: LeBron James considering a slew of options in free agency
Summary
LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, is considering many teams for his next contract as a free agent. He will play a 24th season but will not return to the Los Angeles Lakers.Key Facts
- LeBron James is 41 and will turn 42 in December.
- He has played 23 NBA seasons and is the top scorer in NBA history.
- LeBron’s agent, Rich Paul, says James is looking at many teams including Philadelphia, Cleveland, Miami, Minnesota, Denver, Golden State, San Antonio, Dallas, Boston, and New York.
- The decision on where LeBron will sign can be announced any time after Monday at 12:01 p.m. Eastern.
- LeBron’s salary is not the main factor since he has earned nearly $600 million playing basketball and has a net worth above $1 billion.
- Recent NBA trades have shifted key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Ja Morant, and LaMelo Ball to new teams.
- If the New York Knicks had not won the NBA championship, LeBron’s agent suggested he would have likely joined them.
- LeBron’s announcement date remains unclear; it may happen on July 4 or July 8, important dates related to him and the U.S. holiday.
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