The NBA on TNT is running an alternate broadcast during the Western Conference Finals. Instead of traditional play-by-play and analysis, the broadcast on truTV is conversational and there are a variety of guests.
During Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, one of the guests was Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. Paul is perhaps most famously known at LeBron James’ agent, and he may have given some insight into James’ initial plans for this offseason.
“LeBron is a free agent,” Paul said about his most famous client. Paul then clarified that the Los Angeles Lakers have to hire who they want as their next head coach and that James has always played for whoever his coach is.
When asked by TNT’s Chris Haynes to clarify if that meant it was decided that James would decline his player option for the 2024-25 season with the Lakers, Paul said that decision hadn’t been made yet. James can decline his option and become a free agent. He’s also eligible to pick up the option and to sign an extension.
“I don’t know what he’s gonna do,” Paul said. “We’re gonna do what we do every year. We’re gonna evaluate the situation and we’re gonna make the best decision.”