NBA teams reportedly send voice notes to LeBron James via agent amid free-agency talks
Several franchises, including the Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors, Timberwolves and 76ers, are said to have used voice messages sent through agent Rich Paul to reach LeBron James as his free-agency decision approaches.
LeBron James' free-agency negotiations appear to be progressing through his representative, Rich Paul, after ESPN reporter Shams Charania said multiple teams have delivered voice notes to the agent that are then forwarded to the player. The franchises mentioned include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers.
The approach follows Paul’s earlier appearance on the Game Over podcast, where he displayed a whiteboard outlining potential destinations and their respective advantages. Charania has consistently identified the Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors and 76ers as interested parties, and the Warriors’ Stephen Curry commented at a golf tournament that he would enjoy playing golf with James and hopes they could eventually team up on the court.
James began his career with Cleveland, leading the team to its 2016 championship, and maintains a relationship with assistant general manager Brandon Weems. NBA insiders have described a possible return to Cleveland as a “scenario to beat,” noting the franchise’s recent Eastern Conference Finals appearance.