Former LeBron James teammate breaks down NBA star's free-agent options, warns him about Cavs return

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The sports world awaits LeBron James’ decision as to where he will sign during the NBA offseason.

If the rumor mill is correct, James is deciding among the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers. He spent the last eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing the team a championship during the coronavirus pandemic-affected season.

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Lakers forward LeBron James takes a pass as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defends during Game 3 of a second-round NBA playoff series May 9, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

Iman Shumpert, one of James’ teammates with the Cavaliers, gave his take on where he should sign.

"If this is about a ring, go to Philly," he said on the "Shump Street" podcast. "If this is about selling tickets Miami. If this about ending your career the way it should go, go to Cleveland. Just don’t go to Cleveland trying to be happy about a win because you not going to win there. You’re not going to be happy. This is about the return tour. This is not about winning. Don’t you dare go over there thinking it’s rolling with the winners.

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Lakers forward LeBron James stands on the court in the closing minutes of Game 4 of a second-round NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)

"I don’t know what’s up with them during the playoffs, don’t do it. I’ve been on a team with LeBron when he was frustrated and he felt like he got too much going on. He going to start shipping s--- out of there, man. LeBron