Rich Paul reveals which teams LeBron James is considering in NBA free agency

LeBron James’ agent, Rich Paul, went on his “Game Over” podcast with Max Kellerman and broke down which teams are in contention for the 42-year-old superstar. 

It’s highly unusual for an agent to publicly discuss his client’s active free agency, especially for someone as high profile as James. 

But we got a glimpse into James’ thinking in the episode that aired Friday. 

LeBron James’ destination will be the No. 1 talking point across NBA circles until the legend mades a decision. Getty Images

There were 10 teams on Paul’s whiteboard, including the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. 

At times, Paul was surprisingly candid. 

“If the Knicks hadn’t have won [the championship], there wouldn’t even be no board,” Paul said. “He’d be going to the Knicks.” 

Agent Rich Paul breaks down which teams LeBron James is considering in NBA free agency in a bizarre scene using a whiteboard with shocking details. Getty Images

Other times, Paul played coy, such as when he was asked why the Warriors, who are presumed to be one of James’ top destinations, were in a corner of the whiteboard as opposed to being featured front and center like the 76ers, Heat, Timberwolves, Nuggets and Cavaliers. 

“You can think whatever you think,” Paul said. “This is my board. You decide what you want to think.” 

Paul also revealed a few nuggets on James’ thinking about a reunion with the Cavaliers, who James spent two stints with from 2003-2010 and 2014-2018, including carrying them to their only championship in 2016.

Paul referred to assistant general manager Brandon Weems as “basically LeBron’s brother.” He also intimated that Darius Garland (who’s also represented by Klutch Sports) no longer being on the team is a drawback for James.

“No offense to Harden, but no Garland, because he loves Garland like he loves Maxey,” Paul said. 

Paul made it clear that there has been overwhelming interest in James, adding that aside from “one organization, maybe two” he has heard from every team in the league. He said that next season won’t necessarily be James’ final one in the NBA.

Paul added that James’ wife, Savannah, and 11-year-old daughter, Zhuri gave him “the green light” to go anywhere.