Surprise frontrunner emerges in LeBron James sweepstakes

CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 26: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call during the second half against the Chicago Bulls on January 26, 2026 at...LeBron James seems to be near a decision.If the latest update on his free agent sweepstakes is true, James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers after leaving the NBA on its toes since he informed the Los Angeles Lakers he would be leaving the franchise.Teams reportedly interested in the four-time NBA champion aren’t optimist