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LeBron James has no ‘real plan’ after leaving Lakers, NBA analyst says

NY Post Published Jul 2, 2026 Reviewed Jul 3, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors
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NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins stated that LeBron James has no 'real plan' for his next team, marking the first time in his career he is not fixated on a specific destination.
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LeBron James’s agent Rich Paul revealed that more than 10 NBA teams contacted him when the free agency window opened.
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The Los Angeles Lakers signed center Walker Kessler to a four-year, $130 million contract during the offseason.
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The biggest news of NBA free agency thus far is LeBron James leaving the Lakers after eight seasons.

While the Lakers were interested in bringing James back for what could be his final season, the four-time NBA champion’s departure has caused a stir throughout the league.

James is still a desirable addition at 41 years old; his agent, Rich Paul, revealed more than 10 teams reached out when the free agency window opened.

Despite speculation about rumored favorites, it appears James isn’t fixated on one destination. In fact, NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins said James has no plan at this stage of his career.

This is the first time that I feel like that Bron doesn’t have a real plan. It’s not in the bad way, this is the first time where he is actually saying you know what? Let me sit back and let me really make some decisions and see what’s out there because usually he has a plan in place,” Perkins said in an appearance on “The Road Trippin’ Show.”

“I think where he’s going and that’s the beauty of it because if I’m teams around the league if I’m the Denver Nuggets, if I’m Anthony Edwards, I’m all jumping on the f—–g phone to call Bron.”

Kendrick Perkins says this is the first time that LeBron James doesn’t have a real plan:

“It’s not in the bad way, this is the first time where he is actually saying you know what? Let me sit back and let me really make some decisions and see what’s out there because usually he… https://t.co/YTlxBL1ttS pic.twitter.com/W89XwMTr3t

James never had a formal meeting with the Lakers ahead of free agency, signaling his desire to pursue one last title with another organization. The Lakers have been aggressive in restructuring their roster, headlining the offseason by signing Walker Kessler to a four-year, $130 million deal.

The LeBron era in LA is officially over, but where James goes next remains a mystery.

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