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Agent Says LeBron James’ Decision ‘Not Going to Be Rushed’
Rich Paul said James has all the information he needs and is not rushing a business choice as teams wait on his next move.
- On Monday, July 20, agent Rich Paul stated on his Game Over podcast that All-Star LeBron James remains undecided on his next NBA team, emphasizing the decision is a "business choice."
- Adam Silver said last Thursday he needed James to announce his decision to finalize the NBA schedule, including Christmas Day dates; Paul confirmed discussing this scheduling pressure with Silver in New York.
- Responding to co-host Max Kellerman, Paul denied James is dragging out free agency to build suspense like his 2010 televised special, "The Decision." Paul said it's "the lowest hanging fruit for when you don't have the information."
- Declaring they are content with pitches received, Paul insisted James will decide when ready, with the athlete having all necessary information and feeling no pressure to rush before the 2026-27 season.
- Preparing for his 24th NBA season, the 41-year forward nears his forty-second birthday with potential landing spots including the Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia, Miami Heat, or Cleveland Cavaliers.
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LeBron James ‘not going to be rushed’ as NBA awaits free agency decision
LeBron James is in no hurry to make his free agency decision. Rich Paul, James' agent, said in a podcast on Monday that the NBA's all-time leading scorer is "not going to be rushed" into a signing with a new team for his 24th season.
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Agent Rich Paul says LeBron James won't be rushed on NBA free agency decision despite outside pressure
LeBron James' agent Rich Paul said there is no timeline for the NBA free-agency decision, stressing the Lakers star won't be rushed by the league or Commissioner Adam Silver.
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Agent says LeBron James’ decision ‘not going to be rushed’
LeBron James' longtime agent said the NBA superstar will decide on his next team when he's good and ready. "We're not going to be rushed," Rich Paul said on Monday night's episode of his "Game Over" podcast with Max Kellerman. "We're not going to be ...
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