ESPN.com · Jul 4, 2025
NBA free agency: LeBron's next move, Denver's deals, more intel
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The opening week of NBA free agency has, for the most part, been dominated by someone who isn't even a free agent.
Not only is LeBron James not a free agent, he actively chose not to be.
"We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career," Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
So where could James and the Los Angeles Lakers be headed this summer? We'll dive into L.A.'s latest saga plus other news and notes from around the Association, with the first few days of free agency in the books.
Where do LeBron and the Lakers stand?