LeBron James is officially in free agency, and Rich Paul is making sure the market knows it. The longtime agent has been openly discussing where James could land next, turning a major career moment into a very public recruiting push.
On his Game Over podcast with Max Kellerman, Paul even pulled out a whiteboard filled with possible destinations. The list included the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics and several other teams that could use one more star.
The teams Paul highlighted
| Team | Context from Paul’s discussion |
|---|---|
| New York Knicks | Paul said they have checked in on James, and that he would have gone there if the Knicks had not just won a championship. |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Named on Paul’s whiteboard as a possible landing spot. |
| Boston Celtics | Named on Paul’s whiteboard as a possible landing spot. |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Listed among the other teams Paul mentioned. |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Listed among the other teams Paul mentioned. |
| Denver Nuggets | Listed among the other teams Paul mentioned. |
| Miami Heat | Listed among the other teams Paul mentioned. |
| Golden State Warriors | Listed among the other teams Paul mentioned. |
| San Antonio Spurs | Listed among the other teams Paul mentioned. |
| Dallas Mavericks | Listed among the other teams Paul mentioned. |
The broader message is clear: Paul is trying to keep James’ options in front of contenders that believe they can win now. Most of the teams mentioned fit that profile, which also aligns with what matters to James at this stage of his career.
That does not mean every name on the board is already deeply engaged. It does show how aggressively Paul is working to create traction around a player whose influence still shapes every free-agency conversation he enters.
Sports.yahoo.com noted that the public push is part of the process, even for a player with James’ resume. Paul’s job is to build interest, and with James now available, the conversation is likely to stay loud until a destination becomes clear.