What happened: Miami Heat president Pat Riley and NBA commissioner Adam Silver each said Thursday the league is waiting on LeBron James to decide his next team. Riley made the comments after the Heat introduced Giannis Antetokounmpo, saying, "We landed the plane. There's another one we have to land." Silver, speaking separately at Fanatics Fest, said James' decision affects how the league sets its schedule.

Why it matters: James is reportedly weighing the Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Philadelphia 76ers, with the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves also mentioned as contenders. Silver said the choice affects opening week and Christmas broadcasts for ESPN/ABC, NBC and Amazon. James won two titles with Miami in 2012 and 2013 before returning to Cleveland.

What to watch: The NBA schedule is typically released in mid-August. Preseason opens Oct. 9 with the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets playing in Macao.