Latest Report Contradicts Rich Paul Statement on Knicks Pursuit of LeBron James

Latest Report Contradicts Rich Paul Statement on Knicks Pursuit of LeBron James

The latest report, from an NBA Senior Writer, completely contradicts Rich Paul's statement as it pertained to the Knicks reaching out to LeBron James ahead of his free agency decision. The post Latest Report Contradicts Rich Paul Statement on Knicks Pursuit of LeBron James appeared first on HEAVY.

Knicks weren’t interested in pursuing LeBron James, per report

May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The New York Knicks didn’t end up bringing in LeBron James fresh off of an NBA championship. Instead, he chose the Philadelphia 76ers, signing a two-year, $8 million deal on Friday. Knicks were not interested in…

Sources: LeBron James camp reached out to Knicks, New York wasn't interested

LeBron James considered plenty of possibilities before signing with the 76ers. Apparently, the reigning NBA champions weren’t one of them. At least not from the Knicks’ perspective. Sources tell Hoops Wire that James’ camp reached out to New York at one point during his free agency, but the Knicks weren’t interested in pursuing him. Getty The reasoning was fairly straightforward, sources said. New York likes what it already has. The Knicks are c…