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- Lakers and NBA reporter for ESPN.
- Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14, the Cavaliers from 2014-18 for ESPN.com and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09.
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As LeBron James’ free agent decision enters its second week, some teams interested in him joining them have the opportunity to indirectly introduce the four-time champion.
On Thursday, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania that Rich Paul, James’ agent and CEO of Klutch Sports, helped team executives sell him their vision by sending James a voice note through Paul.
Bob Myers, president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Philadelphia 76ers, took things a step further Wednesday, appearing on the Game Over podcast with Paul and co-host Max Kellerman to champion the Sixers.
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Sources told Charania that some other teams have asked their owner, president or general manager to record the voice memo.
It is unclear whether the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat participated in this workout, as James is already familiar with both teams, having played for them in the past.
Sources told ESPN that James is still reviewing the relevant information on each suitor, with one source saying the 41-year-old veteran has “no timetable” for making a decision.
James has spent the last few weeks with family and friends, enjoying his vacation and playing golf, while taking his time to make a decision.
Paul previously told ESPN that he had already informed interested teams that money wouldn’t be the determining factor for James, so it allowed teams to continue adding to their rosters during free agency without the prospect of James’ decision holding up their spot on the payroll.