LeBron James, the 41-year-old veteran, is taking his time deciding which team to play for in the 2026-2027 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. His agent, Rich Paul, has named several teams as potential destinations for the four-time NBA champion.
James Informs Lakers of Departure
James recently informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he would be leaving after eight seasons with the 17-time champion franchise. This move has sparked widespread speculation about his next team.
Potential Teams Listed by Agent
During the “Game Over” podcast with Max Kellerman, Rich Paul outlined the teams that could be in the running for James. These include the Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, and San Antonio Spurs. James has previously played for the Cavaliers and Heat before joining the Lakers in 2018.
In the past season, James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game, according to statistics.



