Reports: LeBron James declines option, will become free agent
Reports: LeBron James declines option, will become free agent (CNN) LeBron James has decided not to pick up his option for next season with the Cleveland Cavaliers and will become an unrestricted free agent, according to multiple reports, including Bleacher Report's . James, 33, had until 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday to make this decision. With this move, James can sign with any team starting at 12:01 a.m. ET on Sunday. CNN has reached out to the Cavaliers and James' representation for comment but has not heard back. In 2010, James shocked NBA fans by going to Miami. In 2014, he made massive headlines again by returning to Cleveland -- and fulfilling his promise to bring a championship to the city in 2016. NBA Free Agency: Where will LeBron James land next season? Where James goes could have a seismic impact on the NBA landscape. "I have no idea at this point," James said after the NBA Finals when asked if he's played his last game for th