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Here's the latest LeBron James news, rumors and updates on his free agency decision.

It’s been three weeks since LeBron James told the Lakers goodbye and entered free agency. How close is he to deciding on his next team? “I don’t know when his choice is going to be made, but it could be 48 seconds (from now). It could be 48 minutes,” agent Rich Paul said on the […] The post LeBron James decision ‘could be 48 seconds, could be 48 minutes,’ Rich Paul says appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Rob Pelinka, President of basketball operations and general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, attends the FIBA EuroBasket match between Slovenia and Poland in Katowice, Poland, on August 28, 2025. This is a European Basketball Championship game, group phase, Group D competition at Spodek Arena. (Photo by Marcin Golba/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in ...

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton apparently didn't do a great job of trying to convince star free agent LeBron James to join his team.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 17: Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after Boston's 106-88 win against the Dallas Mavericks in Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) | Getty Images On June 7, 1998, Brigadier-Gener...

A handful of teams are interested in free agent Jonathan Kuminga this offseason, but they'll have to match his lofty asking price.

The Los Angeles Lakers' prized free agent signing is expected to solve several key flaws but should be having second thoughts.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 15: (Editors Note: Tonal effects have been applied to this image) Morez Johnson Jr. #14 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 15, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images Dallas Mavericks rookie Morez Johnson Jr. is leaving the Las Vegas Summer League with a mixed bag of tape to look over until the start of training camp. Johnson started off hot in Las Vegas but event...

Some cleaned-up video makes it clear that Larry Bird would have been as great in this era as he was in his own.

The 76ers may not be the clear winners in the Jaylen Brown trade, says former NBA player P.J. Tucker.

Brayden Burries boomed and Nate Ament grew, but what do their—and the rest of the Bucks’—report cards say?

Don’t expect an announcement anytime soon.