​NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 16: LeBron James speaks onstage during the mind the game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics)LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers gestures down court against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on January 05, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) GettyWhile some expected NBA star LeBron James to reveal his next NBA destination during a live taping of his podcast at Fanatics Fest in New York on Thursday, no such decision was declared.James is currently a free agent after informing the Los Angeles Lakers last month that he would be continuing his career elsewhere. The Philadelphia 76ers have frequently been mentioned as a top potential landing spot for James, along with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAll of those organizations, and their fanbases, and waiting with bated breath. The good news is that they might not have to wait much longer.GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 16: LeBron James speaks onstage during the mind the game panel at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 16, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Fanatics)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile James didn’t make any official announcement on his podcast, he did provide a timeline update of sorts, as he said, “I won’t hold you guys up too much longer,” in reference to his looming decision.It remains to be seen what “too much longer” means for James, but it certainly seems like he’s nearing an announcement. Wherever he ultimately decides to play, James said he is going to try to “fit in,” while also bringing all the leadership skills and knowledge that he has amassed over his 23-year career.“Wherever I go, I will make my staple on just, I’m a natural-born leader. I am going to try to fit in with whatever team I go to but also give them all the tools and give them all the knowledge that I’ve been able to grasp over the last 23 years,” James said. “I know the game. I know the ins and outs about the game of basketball. … “But it’s going to be pretty fun. It’s going to be pretty fun. Wherever I land, I’m going to do what I do best.”What James does best is play the game of basketball at a very high level, even at the age of 41, which is why so many teams are interested in his services. All of those teams will have to wait a little longer for a decision.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLeBron James, Philadelphia 76ersGettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers gestures down court against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on January 05, 2025 i