What happened: ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Michael McMenamin said there has been no information coming from LeBron James or his agent Rich Paul about his thinking on free agency. The decision remains in limbo heading into the offseason.

Why it matters: The lack of signal keeps teams pursuing James in a holding pattern as they build out their 2026-27 offseason plans. Silence from Paul, who has been active discussing James's market in recent weeks, marks a shift in tone around the process.

What to watch: Watch for any update from Rich Paul or James directly as teams continue making their pitches.