​Why LeBron James fans think he’ll announces his decision today originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.LeBron James’ free agency remains unresolved more than two weeks after he officially chose to leave the Los Angeles Lakers on June 30. His agent, Rich Paul, has spent that stretch fielding pitches from select title contenders to find the best competitive environment for James’ 24th NBA season. And now fans think Thursday could be the day it all wraps up.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementPaul made it clear early in the free-agency process that LeBron James isn’t chasing the biggest paycheck. In a recent discussion with Max Kellerman, Paul explained that the search centers entirely on finding the right fit for his client’s final career chapter.According to him, James is seeking “complete happiness” with his next contract, with the pursuit of one final championship ring playing a major role in where he ultimately lands.The list of teams is shrinking fast, too. Shams Charania reported on Monday that it was down to five: the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia Sixers, and Minnesota Wolves, with Cleveland leading the betting odds.By Tuesday, Charania narrowed it down even more. He claimed the 41-year-old is locked in on Cleveland, Miami, and Philly now. Golden State and Minnesota are technically still in the mix, but they aren’t the main focus anymore.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Indiana Pacers weren’t anywhere near those reports, but that hasn’t stopped fans from losing their minds with theories. King Jame is headlining a live taping of his “Mind the Game” podcast today at 1:15 p.m. ET at Fanatics Fest in New York.This is actually his first time appearing on the podcast since he officially entered free agency and said goodbye to the Lakers. Since Steve Nash couldn’t make it, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is filling in as the guest co-host. Just that link alone has everyone buzzing that they might get a surprise announcement or at least a massive hint about where he’s signing next.The timing honestly lines up perfectly with the endgame rumors. Charania reported that James has all the pitches he needs and it’s officially “decision time.” Analysts think the most realistic window for a bomb to drop is either right before the show or live on stage at the Javits Center, which is why fans are circling around today’s date on the calendar.Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama creates ‘problem’ for NBPA after shocking supermax decisionWhy Klay Thompson could be heading to Miami with LeBron James in the mixGiannis Antetokounmpo’s viral warning about Victor Wembanyama looks impossible to ignore nowKevin Durant explains why Philadelphia fans ‘fear you a little bit’Chet Holmgren takes subtle shot at Victor Wembanyama after Spain win