​LeBron James still hasn’t made a decision on his free agency destination. But the people around him are talking, and one of his closest friends in the media space has now gone public with the two-team shortlist he says he sent directly to the four-time champion.It isn’t the first time James’ friend has nudged the four-time champion toward a preferred landing spot, but this one carries more weight. He’s claiming direct contact, not just commentary, and the two teams he named are already the ones getting the most serious looks.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCuffs The Legend, a close friend of James, who runs in the same circles as the 41-year-old star and has been one of the more vocal voices in this free-agency cycle, posted on X that the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat were his personal top two recommendations to the all-time scoring leader.“I’ll say it again: The Sixers & Heat were 1a/1b on the list that i texted back to the 🐐🤫,” he wrote.He has spent recent weeks openly pushing Miami, writing that he was “patiently waiting for the goat to send me those fire & palm tree emojis so I can take my Miami Heat gear outta storage.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe’s also made the case against Golden State specifically, arguing that a squad built around Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo now offers James more than Stephen Curry and Draymond Green can.DON’T MISS: ‘This Is Not About Winning’ — LeBron James’ Ex-Teammate Predicts 4-Time MVP Won’t Be ‘Happy’ if He Chooses This Free-Agency Destination“The Warriors’ Championship window has CLOSED. The Miami Heat have a better roster,” he posted, “and proven vets will flock to Miami to play with the Heatles 2.0.”His preference is Heat. But his text to James put Philly right alongside them at the top.Cuffs The Legend is also right that those two teams are the consensus leaders, at least according to the reporting that’s out right now.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementShams Charania confirmed as much recently, naming Cleveland, Miami, and Philadelphia as the three teams getting the most focus from James’ camp.“There’s a focus on Cleveland, Miami, and Philadelphia,” Charania reported. “He wants to be part of a team where he has a chance to compete for a championship, a new team environment, and a culture he can be a part of.”Five teams remain in the mix, including Minnesota and Golden State. But the 76ers and Heat have built the most aggressive cases. Philadelphia traded for five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown, and their three main players have all made personal contact with James.MORE: ‘I Would Be Surprised’ — Insider Sets the Record Straight on Heat’s Interest in 4-Time NBA Champion Amid LeBron James PursuitAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTyrese Maxey, a fellow Klutch Sports client who has trained with James in the past, has led that recruiting effort. Joel Embiid and James won gold together at the