LeBron James is set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers and is preparing for NBA free agency, according to multiple reports citing agent Rich Paul and league sources. One report says James will not personally meet with franchises during the decision process, instead allowing Paul to handle all discussions with interested teams and to share feedback before James makes a final choice. Other reports confirm that Paul is actively assessing which teams are in consideration, describing calls from NBA organizations and characterizing them as recognition of James’ career and belief in his ability to contribute at age 41. A separate report lists the most prominent potential destinations as the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors, with several other playoff teams also said to remain in the mix. Another report from Yahoo Sports says Paul has identified 10 realistic destinations for James’ next season and notes that the market involves multiple interested teams. Across the coverage, the common points are that James has indicated he will not return to the Lakers and that Paul is playing a central role in communications and decision-making during the free-agency period.