James Harden Linked to LeBron James' Potential Next Team

LeBron James is reportedly close to choosing his next team, and James Harden is mentioned as a potential teammate. According to a person with direct knowledge of the matter, James has all the information he needs from teams and is weighing his options.

What happened?

LeBron James, a 41-year-old NBA icon and all-time leading scorer, is an unrestricted free agent and is free to sign wherever and whenever he pleases. He has been linked to several teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Why it matters for James Harden

As a teammate of LeBron James, James Harden would be joining a team that has a strong chance of competing in the East. The Cavaliers, for example, feature star guards Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, and would be a good fit for James given his history with the team.

What comes next?

James Harden's name is mentioned as a potential teammate for LeBron James, but it's unclear if James Harden's current team, the Philadelphia 76ers, is a possible destination for LeBron James. The Sixers are poised to compete in the East after they acquired Jaylen Brown, but it's unclear if James would be a good fit for the team.

LeBron James has played a record 23 seasons in the NBA and wants to compete for another championship. He has been linked to several teams, but it's unclear which team he will ultimately choose. James has all the information he needs from teams and is weighing his options, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told USA TODAY Sports.

James, a 22-time All-Star and four-time champion, has played a record 23 seasons in the NBA and wants to compete for another championship. He has been linked to several teams, including the Cavaliers, Heat, Sixers, Warriors, and Timberwolves.

James has averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds in 60 games this season. He owns a number of all-time records, including points (43,440), games (1,622), postseason points (8,521), and postseason games (302).

The Cavaliers and Heat would appear to make the most sense for James given his history with the teams. Cleveland selected James first overall in the 2003 NBA Draft, and he's from Akron, Ohio. In Miami, James played arguably the best basketball of his career, winning Most Valuable Player in two of his four seasons there.

The Heat also won two Finals, and the system, coaching staff, and front office are mostly the same from when James played there, from 2010-14. The Heat just recently acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo, and he and James would make an intriguing pair of fastbreak threats, alongside Heat captain Bam Adebayo.

And while it may appear to be an odd fit for James to join a new team at this stage of his career, each of Philadelphia, Golden State, and Minnesota present interesting options. The Sixers are poised to compete in the East after they acquired Jaylen Brown. The Warriors feature Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, two of James' long-time friends. And the Timberwolves have one of the most dynamic young players in the NBA in Anthony Edwards.