LeBron James’ free‑agency decision fuels Pacers recruitment push

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Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton revealed he texted free‑agent LeBron James asking if he wanted to join Indiana. James replied with six laughing‑crying emojis, a light‑hearted response that highlighted the Pacers’ effort to attract the 22‑time All‑Star.

Haliburton also used the appearance on a sports show to update fans on his health, saying he has recovered from shingles and is “playing with no restrictions.” He noted the team’s offseason moves and optimism for a bounce‑back season.

Other NBA teams, including the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Golden State Warriors, are reportedly in the race for James, whose eventual free‑agency choice could reshape the league’s competitive landscape.

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Haliburton texted LeBron "join Pacers," got 6 😂 emojis in reply [hip-hopvibe.com]

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76ers Get Encouraging LeBron James Signal From Rival’s Admission [heavy.com]

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Tyrese Haliburton Gives Health Update, Talks LeBron Recruitment, Zubac Trade [www.si.com]

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