The Golden State Warriors may not have much longer to wait.Appearing Thursday at the CNBC and Boardroom Game Plan Summit after a live taping of his Mind the Game podcast with Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton at Fanatics Fest in New York, LeBron James offered his clearest indication yet that his free-agency decision is nearing.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“I won’t hold you guys up too much longer,” James said.The brief comment marked the strongest public hint yet that the four-time NBA MVP is closing in on a decision after more than two weeks of free agency.For the Warriors, who remain among the teams pursuing James after he informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to continue his career elsewhere, the countdown may finally be entering its final stage.Earlier Thursday, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reported on The Pat McAfee Show that James has gathered all the information he needs before making what would be one of the biggest decisions of his career.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“As far as LeBron James, I don’t know if I’m waiting on bated breath right now or this week potentially,” Charania said. “But I think as we get into next week, I do think this process is getting closer and closer to the end here.”Charania said James has spent the past two weeks receiving recruiting pitches from front offices across the league through his longtime agent, Rich Paul.“LeBron James has all the information that he needs to make a decision,” Charania said. “All the GMs, the owners, the presidents, they’ve all made their pitch through Rich Paul.”Some teams went beyond traditional recruiting efforts.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“They’ve even sent multiple different owners and GMs, about three to five, who have sent voice memos to him via Rich Paul,” Charania added.Charania again listed the Warriors among the five teams still pursuing James, alongside the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves.Golden State has remained one of the league’s most intriguing potential landing spots because of the opportunity to pair James with longtime rival Stephen Curry and close friend Draymond Green.While James has remained tight-lipped about his next destination, Charania explained why Golden State continues to hold genuine appeal despite the uncertainty surrounding its roster.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“That’s exactly why this has been so appealing for LeBron James,” Charania said. “Being able to play with Steph, being able to play with Draymond, being able to finish your career at a place where you’re playing with other legends, Hall of Famers, guys that know the game, guys that have the same understanding and culture environment that he wants to be a part of.”The possibility of seeing James and Curry share the same backcourt has captivated the basketball world for years.Curry, 38, enters the final guaranteed season of his current contra
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