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LAS VEGAS — NBA free agency drags on — apparently just like LeBron James wants it to — and the rumor mill keeps churning. Here is the latest, including about LeBron and his next destination.
LeBron nearing decision?
The vibe in Las Vegas and at Summer League has shifted in the last 48 hours from “LeBron can just be LeBron and take his time” to more of a “make a decision so the teams involved — and everyone else — can move on.” Or, maybe that’s just me. Either way, there are multiple reports that LeBron is getting closer to a decision, but when that might land remains up in the air.
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LeBron has been reaching out to players on the teams he is considering, reports ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. It’s known that LeBron was spending time with Draymond Green, but be careful not to read too much into it. League sources NBC Sports has spoken with still think all signs point to Cleveland as the destination, but other reputable reports have Miami and Philadelphia in the mix as well.
Officially, until LeBron makes the call, everything is still in play. Hopefully that call comes soon.
One quick additional note: Don’t expect LeBron’s son, Bronny James, to instantly go wherever dad does, reports Dan Woike at The Athletic. After a couple of years of work, Bronny has developed into a player who looks like he could someday be an NBA rotation player. He has taken big strides to get there, and while there’s a long way to go, the Lakers have been impressed and like him. They reportedly are not looking just to dump him wherever Dad goes.
Miami eyeing Thompson, DeRozan
From the “trying to move on to other business category,” we bring you the Miami Heat, one of the finalists for LeBron, but they are also looking into other options to round out their roster as well.
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One of them is Klay Thompson, reports Barry Jackson and Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Thompson, 36, averaged 11.7 points per game last season, shooting 38.3% from 3-point range, both career lows. Thompson is owed $17.5 million next season in the final year of his contract, and it would be tough for Miami to trade for that deal without giving up…
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