​Warriors, Heat, Cavs, 76ers, T-Wolves reportedly in bidding war for $101M four-time NBA champion originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The entire NBA is waiting on LeBron James’ free agency decision. James spent the last eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter the Lakers were eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals, James’ future became one of the biggest storylines of the offseason. When free agency opened, James informed the Lakers that he would not return.“For the first time since 2018, LeBron James is available in free agency. James informed the Los Angeles Lakers last month that he intends to play his 24th NBA season elsewhere, ending his eight-year run with the franchise. The 41-year-old is now an unrestricted free agent, coming off a season in which he averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds on 51.5% shooting. In other words: James can still help a team, which is exactly what he intends to do,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Bobby Marks wrote.James has approached this free agency differently than at any other point in his career. The four-time NBA champion has not taken a single phone call from a team.“As of right now there are no plans for LeBron to engage in any meetings to allow teams to pitch him on the idea of coming to their prospective teams…his agent Rich Paul is doing all the background work. He’s talking with teams and then he in return he will relay all the intel and data to LeBron James in which LeBron will make a decision,” NBA insider Chris Haynes said.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe process now appears to be nearing its conclusion. A decision is expected soon, with the race reportedly down to the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves.“It’s decision time for LeBron James… The Leading suitors have been CLE, MIA, GSW, PHI, and MIN…. LeBron James has made it clear privately that he wants to go somewhere he can compete for a championship. Somewhere he feels he finds that happiness from a team environment and culture that he can uplift,” ESPN’s Shams Charania said.There is no indication which team has the upper hand. Regardless of where James signs, his decision will reshape the championship picture across the NBA. Among the reported finalists, the Warriors have been viewed as one of the most aggressive teams in their pursuit of the four-time NBA champion.James played last season on a two-year, $101 million contract with the Lakers, but he is expected to sign for significantly less in free agency. With the process nearing its end, the Warriors, Heat, Cavaliers, 76ers and Timberwolves are reportedly battling until the very end for one of the greatest players in NBA history.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMore NBA news: