Adam Silver says LeBron James free-agency stall affects NBA schedule

The NBA hasn’t released its official schedule for the upcoming season — and it’s because of LeBron James.

The four-time NBA champion has kept everyone in the industry on their toes as he makes a decision in free agency, including Commissioner Adam Silver.

Adam Silver weighed in on LeBron James’ free agency at the CNBC Sport and Boardroom Game Plan Summit. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

Silver spoke at the 2026 CNBC Sport and Boardroom Game Plan Summit at Fanatics Fest in New York, where he revealed his eagerness for James to pick his next team.

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“We have to finish up the schedule and where LeBron plays affects the schedule… It will influence how we set the schedule — opening week, Christmas. So I need him to make a decision,” Silver said.

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The looming free-agency decision has certainly caused a league-wide frenzy as James could join several teams including the Warriors, Heat, 76ers and Cavaliers. His destination would affect any rival teams as the veteran remains a key contributor on the court.

LeBron James discussed his free-agency decision at Fanatics Fest in New York. Ryan Rolo/Shutterstock

James is coming off a season in which he averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists. He shot 51.5% from the field and 31.7% from beyond the 3-point arc. This summer, he informed the Lakers he would not return for the upcoming season.

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Now, James is a free agent searching for complete basketball happiness.

The 41-year-old also attended Fanatics Fest, where he discussed the highly touted sweepstakes but kept his honest thoughts as mysterious as ever.

LeBron James revealed that he is set to make a decision on his next team soon. Ryan Rolo/Shutterstock

The hysteria surrounding James this summer is warranted, and it…

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Publish date : 2026-07-17 00:36:00

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