The NBA world is on fire as free agency arrives, as reported deals are in for Chris Paul, Kevin Durant, Paul George and many more. However, there is still enormous interest in the future of LeBron James and it goes without saying that his chosen destination will have an impact for other players around the league.
To that end, Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com reported in the early moments of free agency that James’ agent, Rich Paul, was expected to speak to the Cavaliers about the choice.
LeBron’s agent Rich Paul expects to speak with Cavs GM Koby Altman right around now as free agency begins. They spoke yesterday when Paul informed him LeBron was declining his option
— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) July 1, 2018
In addition, Tom Withers of the Associated Press brings word that James “has all the information he needs” at this juncture, potentially forecasting a speedy decision from the game’s best player.
Told LeBron will not drag this out, he has all the information he needs.
Expectation is that agent Rich Paul will contact #Cavs GM Koby Altman in early stages of free agency.
— Tom Withers (@twithersAP) July 1, 2018
With other top-tier players already making decisions, the free agency wheel isn’t exactly sitting still without James making a move but, in the same breath, there are far-reaching implications. It would be a departure for James to make his choice this early in the process, at least compared his two previous free agent departures, but this appears to be a clear-cut decision and all kinds of buzz exists that it will not stretch into mid-July this time around.
James and the Cavaliers have some talking to do but, in the end, it might simply confirm a decision that LeBron has already made at this juncture, although that remains to be seen.
