Charania: Several star players, including Lebron, are against the Dec. 22nd start date for next season.

Adam Silver on schedule and LeBron

Adam Silver We have to finish up the schedule and where LeBron plays will affect the schedule So I would like him to make his announcement alreadyteams are calling us the networks are calling us and everybody wants to lock in the schedule It will influence how we set the schedule

Charania Mario Hezonja is being held up by Lebron's decision

Charania on LeBron James I dont know if Im holding my breath for an announcement this week LeBron has had multiple ownersGMs about 3-5 that have sent voice memos to him via Rich Paul

Charania My sources tell me that LeBron James his agent Rich Paul they're not waiting for another domino right now They're not waiting for Anthony Davis to get traded anywhere they're not waiting for another player to move around anywhere

Jeff Teague says the NBA scheduled 76ers vs Lakers on Christmas Day so LeBron could be home on Christmas They was like LeBron where you want to play at He called them and said I want to be home for the holidays Bron said I want to be home opening gifts with my kids