There have already been some huge moves in free agency, but we are all still waiting for the biggest decision. The 41-year-old legend LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not be returning to the team, and he is now a free agent. His agent, Rich Paul, has suggested that he is willing to take a minimum contract, which opens the door to him going pretty much anywhere. These are the top landing spots for King James and how it impacts the fantasy basketball landscape.
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 1, 2026LeBron is coming off a statistically down year by his standards. Last season, he averaged a career-low 20.9 points per game, which is ridiculous at his age. His 33.2 minutes per game were also a career low, again ridiculous. However, he still averaged 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game as well as contributing on defense with 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks. So, he still has plenty of fantasy value even if it's not what we have grown used to from him.
Landing SpotsPhiladelphia 76ers
After acquiring Jaylen Brown for Paul George and signing both Dean Wade and Anfernee Simmons in free agency, Philadelphia has to be an intriguing destination for James. The team already had Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, and they won a playoff series this year against the Boston Celtics.
