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The NBA world is waiting with bated breath to see where LeBron James will play for the 2026-27 season. Teams such as the Golden State Warriors , Miami Heat , Cleveland Cavaliers , Minnesota Timberwolves , and Philadelphia 76ers want their shot .
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However, James himself isn't quite ready to declare his new home. During a live broadcast of his show The Shop, James told the crowd of enthralled fans that Friday won't be decision day , per Kalan Hooks of ESPN.
"We do not have an announcement to make just yet" he said.
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James has made it clear that he is in no rush to decide, even as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is pressuring him to do so quickly . But James indicated that he is getting closer and closer.
Ever since James declared for free agency , teams started coming out of the woodwork expressing interest in him. After all, James, 40, remains at the top of his game. He is fresh off averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds per game with the Los Angeles Lakers .
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It's ever so clear that wherever James will end up, it will be for a team that is in contention for a title.
The Warriors, though aging, are still a viable franchise with a history of winning. Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have consistently made the postseason over the last few years, and, of course, it's where everything got started for James.
Then there is Miami, where James ushered in the era of "superteams" and won two NBA titles. Plus, playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo will take "superteam" to a whole new level.
Minnesota and Philadelphia are high-caliber playoff teams with superstar talent, respectively.
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Either way, James wins.
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