Rich Paul: No rush on LeBron decision; teams have done enough - ESPN

LeBron James' longtime friend and agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, said Monday he does not know when his client will decide what team he'll play for next season. He added that any teams interested in James joining them do not need to do anything else to sway his client's mind in the meantime.

«We're not going to be rushed,» Paul said on the latest episode of «Game Over» with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul, released Monday evening. «We're not going to be rushed. It's his choice to make and when he makes the choice, he'll make it.»

Paul continued to say that teams have circled back with him to see if they should be more involved while James weighs his options and he told them there is no need.

«There's been several people to call and say, 'Hey, Rich, is there anything more we should be doing? We could be doing?'» Paul said. «And my answer is, 'No. We don't need you to go above and beyond about anything. We understand it. It's clear. All the messages have been sent.'»

Tuesday will mark three weeks since Paul informed the Los Angeles Lakers that James will not return to the franchise for 2026-27 and will enter free agency in order to find his landing spot for what will be a record-setting 24th NBA season.

The Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat are among the teams that have continued their pursuit, sources told ESPN, with the three Eastern Conference franchises believed to be the top teams being weighed.

James made a string of public appearances in New York last week and did not offer up many clues about his decision-making process, other than to say, «I won't hold you guys up too much longer.»

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Thursday at the CNBC Sport x Boardroom: Game Plan Summit