NBA free agency opened on a Tuesday afternoon. LeBron James was poolside with his youngest daughter. That’s not a metaphor. He was literally in the water.
The future Hall of Famer posted a video on social media showing him floating on a raft with Zhuri, both of them laughing and splashing around. The timing is interesting because the league’s annual shopping spree — where teams scramble to sign and trade players — was just getting started. James is technically a free agent, though he’s already announced he’ll play a 24th NBA season. The question is where.
He’s Not in a Rush
James dropped the news that he wouldn’t return to the Lakers, but didn’t name his next team. That left the rumor mill spinning at full speed, with everyone from the Knicks to the Mavericks to the Warriors getting floated as possible landing spots. While reporters and insiders tried to chase down clues, the man himself was doing cannonballs with a six-year-old.
It’s a very on-brand move for James, who has always made a point of controlling his own narrative. He’s not one to rush into things when the spotlight is hottest. Instead, he posted a quiet moment with family while the basketball world waited for his next move.
What We Know So Far
James is 41 years old but still averaged over 27 points and eight assists last season. He’s shown zero interest in slowing down. Teams interested in him will need to clear cap space and presumably build a roster that can compete immediately. His camp has not given any indication of a timeline for a decision.
Fans online noted the contrast between James floating on a pool tube and the chaos of free agency breaking out around him. ClutchPoints shared the video and asked followers when they thought he’d make his pick. Responses ranged from “tomorrow” to “August” to “he’s already decided, he just likes watching Twitter freak out.”
There’s no word on whether any team executives are camped out in his backyard. Probably not. But given the stakes of this free agency period, you have to wonder if someone is at least watching the gate.
More details as they become available.
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