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The NBA world is still awaiting a decision from LeBron James, as free agency has been underway for three weeks. James spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, but that chapter has come to an end.
James is the biggest free agent on the market, putting much of the league on hold as teams wait for his decision. This marks the fifth time in his career that he has entered free agency.
“For the first time since 2018, LeBron James is available in free agency. James informed the Los Angeles Lakers last month that he intends to play his 24th NBA season elsewhere, ending his eight-year run with the franchise. The 41-year-old is now an unrestricted free agent, coming off a season in which he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 **** ists and 6.1 rebounds on 51.5% shooting. In other words: James can still help a team, which is exactly what he intends to do,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Bobby Marks wrote.
James appears to be nearing a decision and reportedly has five teams to choose from.