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The sports world awaits LeBron James’ decision on where he will sign during the NBA offseason.
If the rumors are correct, James is deciding between the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers. He spent the last eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing the team a championship during the season affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James takes a pass as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defends during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA second-round playoff series on May 9, 2026 in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
Iman Shumpert, one of James’ teammates with the Cavaliers, gave his opinion on where he should sign.
“If it’s a ring, go to Philadelphia,” he said on the “Shump Street” podcast. “If it’s about selling tickets in Miami. If it’s about finishing your career the way it should be, go to Cleveland. Just don’t go to Cleveland trying to be happy about a win because you’re not going to win there. You’re not going to be happy. It’s about the comeback tour. It’s not about winning. Don’t you dare go there thinking everything is going well with the winners.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is on the court in the final minutes of Game 4 of a second-round NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, on May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
“I don’t know what happens to you during the playoffs, don’t do it. I was on a team with LeBron when he was frustrated and felt like he had too much on his plate. He’s going to start shipping s**t out of there, man. LeBron works for UPS, I’m telling y’all.”
It’s unclear when James will make his decision. It’s also unclear what James is really looking for in a team and how long he will play for that organization.
He has shown that he can still play at a high level. But at the end of the year he will turn 42 and the longevity he is used to having on the court can deteriorate at any time.
LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers watches during the fourth quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on January 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Tanner Pearson/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
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Last season, James gave the Lakers 60 games. He averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. He ended up leaving Los Angeles in the offseason.
