LeBron James decision might not come this week
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Heat Central: Shams on LeBron James: “I don’t know if I’m holding my breath for an announcement this week…. LeBron has had multiple owners/GMs about 3-5 that have sent voice memos to him via Rich Paul… When I really dig more on the situation the focus is really on the top contending teams for this being the Cavaliers, the Heat, and the 76ers.”
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Dave McMenamin: Tyrese Haliburton attempted to ask LeBron James about his decision early on in the program and James did not bite, saying “didn’t we already talk about this in the back.” Haliburton acquiesced and said, “I’ll leave it alone.” — 7/16/2026 x.com
Heat Central: LeBron James: “It’s going to be pretty fun wherever I land… I seen something on social media that wherever I go we’d be in the play in or some sh*t like that and I’m not a factor anymore. That’s just a little motivation… I’ve heard Warriors, I’ve heard Philly, Miami.” — 7/16/2026 x.com
Dave McMenamin: LeBron James: “Shout out my former team. I spent eight great years with the Los Angeles Lakers … That was an unbelievable ride and I am looking forward to what comes next as I wind down my journey. “It’s going to be fun wherever I land.” LeBron James name checked Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka while expressing gratitude to the Lakers. — 7/16/2026 x.com
Ramona Shelburne: Tyrese Haliburton said he attempted to recruit LeBron to come play with him in Indiana and LeBron replied to him with?? — 7/16/2026 x.com
Dave McMenamin: The first topic LeBron and Haliburton are diving into is the Knicks’ championship run. Tyrese’s Pacers beat NYK in the 2025 postseason prior to the championship. James praised OG Anunoby as the key to the championship. — 7/16/2026 x.com
Heat Central: LeBron James says he could average 10 points in the NBA until he is 65 years old ? “I could average 10 points in the league for a long time. Like a long time. 65 or something like that. I don’t get fouls called for me anymore so I would say 3 layups and 4 FTs but they don’t call fouls for me. So if I get 2/3 layups a half that’s 12 points right there” — 7/16/2026 x.com
Chris Mannix: "We are seeing a player who is not concerned about money, whose contract will not affect the books of whatever team that he signs with. Make a decision purely based on what his personal preferences are. At this point, I proudly say I have no idea. I was sitting in Vegas having conversations with a lot of different people over the course of the last few days, and I can tell you they have no idea. Some of these people are from teams who are in the mix for LeBron James, told me they have no idea. Whatever he decides to do, and whenever he decides to do it, it will absolutely come out of nowhere for most people." — 7/16/2026 YouTube
Who's your GOAT? Dash Daniels: My GOAT is LeBron James. He's in my timeline. I've watched him my whole career, and just being able to see what he does in year 23 is pretty insane, and the longevity of his career and all that, how he takes care of his body, that's my go for sure. — 7/16/2026 HoopsHype
After initially holding optimism that LeBron James would return to the Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Cooper hardly wanted to make another prediction on James’ future. Still, Cooper at least maintained that he doesn’t think James will join a team already tailor-made to win an NBA title. “I don’t believe he is chasing a ring,” Cooper told Fadeaway World. “I just think he wants a good position that puts him in to where he can fit in and possibly win a championship.” — 7/16/2026 Fade Away World
Now, DeRozan’s prospective new teams include ones affected by both James and Leonard. The Heat have tossed around the idea of DeRozan for years, league sources said, but they are in on James. If they don’t acquire one wing scorer, then maybe they turn to another. After all, DeRozan may no longer be an All-Star, but he still averaged more than 18 points last season. — 7/16/2026 New York Times
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