LeBron James rumors: LeBron to begin evaluating suitors
It is very rare that the best player in the NBA hits open market as an unrestricted free agent.
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Now, it is happening for the second time since 2010. Just like he was that summer, Miami Heat forward LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent and is a real threat to leave his current situation in search of a better one.
Much like he did in 2010, James is taking his time. He likely won’t need to be wined and dined like he was back then (or like New York Knicks’ free agent forward Carmelo Anthony is now), but he is going to listen to what several different suitors have to say.
According to Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio, James is starting the process of evaluating the teams he is seriously considering.
"LeBron James has begun to assess teams outside the Miami Heat that have expressed an interest in signing him in free agency, a source close to the process told FOX Sports Ohio on Wednesday.James has not visited with any suitors, and sources said interested parties have been unable to connect with him directly. Instead, James is having Cleveland-based agent Rich Paul conduct behind-the-scenes talks based on James’ preferences.The source told FOX Sports Ohio that James is not likely to go through the meet-and-greet scenarios of 2010, when he entered free agency as a member of the Cavs. Instead, the source said when James does reach a decision, he will make it known in a manner “that is likely to be bam, this is where I’m going.”"
James averaged 27.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 56.7% from the field, 37.9% from three and 75.0% from the charity stripe last season.