​LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 09: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a break in the first quarter of a preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at T-Mobile Arena on October 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Nets 129-126. 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 Ethan Miller/Getty Images) GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 04: Rich Paul talks with LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 04, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) GettyIt seems that the Miami Heat and the rest of the NBA world was this close to finding out where LeBron James was going to land. Then something happened. According to NBA insider Andy Baskin, James was preparing to reveal his decision before NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s comments agitated him. “Here’s what I was told yesterday (by a reliable source). Last week, LeBron’s crew was probably ready to make an announcement. … (James and agent Rich Paul) were probably comfortable making an announcement as early as last week. And then, people were telling them what to do. ‘Irritated’ was the word I was told, irritated by the commissioner pushing them (to make a decision). So that their irritation got to the point, they were like, ‘You know what? We’ll decide when LeBron is gonna tell everyone where he’s going. So they decided to hold back.”After James’ string of public appearance in New York last week, Silver stated that he would like James to make a decision sooner than later so that the league could put together the 2026-27 regular season schedule. Apparently, James and his representation didn’t take too kindly to that.Baskin Says LeBron James and His Agent Are Reveling in the UproarGettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 04: Rich Paul talks with LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 04, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)It is true that James has wanted to take revealing a free agency decision into his own hands. In 2010, he did it on live national television, which is now famously dubbed “The Decision.” In 2014, James announced his return to Cleveland via Sports Illustrated magazine. In 2018, the four-time league MVP revealed his move to the Los Angeles Lakers in a press release. James likely wants complete control of how his free agency plays out from start to finish. Baskin says James and his agent are entertained by the nonstop speculation and impatience surrounding a decision. “They’re now just sitting