The Knicks looked into a LeBron James union — here’s why it’s ‘very, very unlikely’
The New York Knicks briefly explored signing free agent LeBron James, but sources say a deal is very unlikely. Rich Paul explained that the Knicks' recent championship reduced their appeal to James, and the team can only offer a veteran‑minimum contract. James is expected to consider other destinations such as the Cavaliers, Warriors or Sixers, while the Knicks keep their core intact for the next season.
- ▪The Knicks had a cursory discussion with LeBron James' agent Rich Paul about a possible signing, but it is deemed very unlikely.
- ▪Rich Paul said the Knicks' title win actually diminished their attractiveness to James, who would be more inclined to join a team without a championship board.
- ▪The Knicks can only afford a veteran‑minimum contract for James, who is seeking a new team after indicating he will not return to the Lakers.
- ▪James' free‑agency interest is focused on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Philadelphia 76ers, each offering distinct opportunities.
- ▪The Knicks plan to retain their current roster core and are still searching for a backup center after Mitchell Robinson departed for the Celtics.
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NBA New York Knicks The Knicks looked into a LeBron James union — here’s why it’s ‘very, very unlikely’ By Stefan Bondy Published July 3, 2026, 11:56 a.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Knicks “checked in” on free agent LeBron James, as stated by his power agent Rich Paul, but a signing is “very, very unlikely,” multiple sources told The Post.
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