LeBron James agent Rich Paul says there is no timetable for the NBA superstar to decide where he will play next season, insisting the four-time champion will make the choice only when he is ready. Speaking on the latest episode of the Game Over podcast with Max Kellerman, the Klutch Sports founder dismissed suggestions that James is deliberately delaying his free agency decision.Were not going to be rushed, Paul said.Its his choice to make and when he makes the choice, hell make it.James entered free agency earlier this month after informing the Los Angeles Lakers he would not return for the 2026-27 season, bringing an end to his eight-year spell with the franchise.The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat are among the teams interested in signing the 41-year-old, with the three Eastern Conference clubs reportedly leading the race.Paul said interested teams have continued to check in but stressed there is nothing more they need to do.Theres been several people who have called and said, Hey Rich, is there anything more we should be doing?' he said.My answer is, No. We dont need you to go above and beyond about anything. We understand it. Its clear. All the messages have been sent.'NBA keen for James to decideNBA commissioner Adam Silver recently joked that he wanted James to announce his decision so the league could finalise its schedule, but Paul said he reminded Silver the decision rests solely with his client.I saw Adam in New York and we discussed it, Paul said.Its still his choice. If he doesnt really know, you cant rush it.Paul also rejected the idea that James is prolonging the process to generate publicity, distancing the situation from the highly publicised television special The Decision in 2010, when James announced his move from Cleveland to Miami.Were not making this about attention and a spectacle, Paul said.Its not about a Decision or anything like that. He has a business choice to make. Were not going to allow someone else to decide when he makes that decision.When Kellerman suggested some fans believe James enjoys the attention surrounding his future, Paul dismissed the claim.Its the lowest hanging fruit for when you dont have the information, he said.Paul also refused to reveal whether James is leaning towards any particular destination.Theres nothing I can say, he said.He added that speculation claiming an announcement is imminent should be treated with caution.These people dont know anything, Paul said.I dont know when his choice is going to be made. It could be 48 seconds from now. It could be 48 minutes. You cant make somebody know something that they dont know. Topics LeBron James Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read NBA: Reaves admits Lakers life feels different without LeBron James Mitch Fretton 14th July, 2026 Steph Curry hopes Golden State win race for free agent LeBron James: It would be such a unique story in sports history Jon Fisher 10th July, 2026 NBA: LeBron James confirms he is LEAVING Los Angeles Lakers after eight years Mitch Fretton 30th June, 2026 Warriors Green declines $27.7million option amid LeBron, Davis speculation Nicholas McGee 29th June, 2026 LeBron James ponders retirement after Lakers exit play-offs: I dont know what the future holds for me Jon Fisher 12th May, 2026 Thunder complete sweep of Lakers but Gilgeous-Alexander remains calm: We still havent reached our goal Jon Fisher 12th May, 2026
