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NBA all-star LeBron "King" James will reportedly become a free agent the second time in his 15-year career, Cleveland.com's Joe Vardon wrote on Twitter Friday. James apparently told the Cleveland Cavaliers he will not exercise his 2018-19 player option of receiving $35.6 million.
James, 33, tested the free agency for the first time in 2010, announcing to fan he would play for the Miami Heat on a nationally televised program special titled, "The Decision."
James won two consecutive NBA championships with the franchise from 2012 to 2013. He was named the Bill Russell Award Winner as the NBA Finals MVP in 2012.
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But at the end of the 2017-18 season, he seemingly hinted he was ready to leave. "I have no idea at this point. The one thing that I've always done is consider my family, understanding especially where my boys are at this point in their age," he said about possibly leaving the Cavaliers after Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
"They were a lot younger the last time I made a decision like this four years ago. I got a teenage boy, a pre-teen and a little girl right now that wasn't around as well," he continued. "So sitting down and considering everything—my family is a huge part of whatever I've decided to do in my career, and they'll continue to be that. So I don't have an answer for you right now as far as that."
If he were to leave the Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, and Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly the top three teams who might land James, according to The Ringer.
James didn't respond to the rumors. Instead, he took to Instagram Friday to congratulate Drake on the release of his new album, Scorpion.
"Congrats bro!!! @champagnepapi on another one! Perfect timing for my summer time workouts, vacations, home chillin, riding in my car solo/with wife/kids/family/friends/homies, laying in bed, eating breakfast/lunch/dinner, OVO fest(haha), etc etc!!!" he wrote. "Proud of you once again Drizzy aka 6God aka TheBoy."
The NBA free agent period begins Sunday.
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