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Did ESPN hint at LeBron James' next team? Here's why fans believe his free-agency decision may have leaked.
The NBA world remains in suspense as LeBron James continues to weigh his free-agency options.
After James announced late last month that he would not return to the Los Angeles Lakers, multiple teams, including the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Cleveland Cavaliers, have emerged as reported frontrunners to land him.
On Wednesday, ESPNs Pardon the Interruption might have leaked where the four-time MVP could take his talents next.
LeBron James Free Agency Takes New Twist After ESPN Broadcast Raises Eyebrows In the latest episode of PTI, the producer gave the segment a noteworthy title, Steph Curry Behind LeBrons Stunning Warriors Decision? Kawhi is Back...? While the Kawhi Leonard part was addressed, the show did not mention a potential team-up between Stephen Curry and James, prompting speculation that something might be afoot.
Did ESPN just leak LeBron to the Warriors? Todays PTI episode has nothing to do with Steph and LeBron, but a producer labeled the podcast with this title???? an X user wrote.
The same observer added , Podcast released 30 min ago and the headline isnt anywhere else, and its legit not a discussion during the PTI episode.
Very odd...
However, the X user conceded that there must have been a mistake somewhere, writing, I think they used tomorrows podcast/episode title on todays episode.
Whether there was a mistake or not, NBA observers will likely check PTIs next episode, particularly if the James-Curry story gets the spotlight.
Golden State was seemingly ahead of every team in the race to land the 22-time All-Star early on.
Once Draymond Green declined his $27.7 million player option, the Dubs created salary-cap space to add James to an aging but formidable roster.
However, complications have emerged in the Warriors reported pursuit of their longtime rival.
Some NBA insiders claimed that for James to go to Golden State, the Dubs would need to trade for Anthony Davis, whom the Washington Wizards are unwilling to move.
ESPNs Ramona Shelburne also reported earlier this month that the Warriors needed a commitment from James before making other splashy moves.
MORE: A Lot of Pessimism Previous Favorite for LeBron James Now Feeling Like a Dark Horse in Free Agency While there seems to be a staring contest between the two parties, the Heat, the Cavaliers, and the 76ers have surged as strong contenders to land the NBAs all-time scoring leader.
Until James decides, which could reportedly happen this week, speculation about where he will play next will continue to captivate the NBA world.