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Another one of LeBron James’ former teammates has weighed in on his impending free agency.

Dwyane Wade, one of James' best friends who played alongside him in Miami and Cleveland, believes that James won't make his decision for basketball reasons.

"To me, I don't think it's a basketball thing," Wade said Sunday on Fox Sports Radio. "Obviously, he's shown this year he can get to the Finals no matter what the circumstances are. I don’t really think, for him, (it's a) basketball decision of saying, 'Oh, let me go team up with three All-Stars.' "

James' Cleveland Cavaliers were just swept in the Finals against Golden State, and speculation about where he may go is now the NBA's biggest story line. The early favorites include Philadelphia, Los Angeles (Lakers) and Houston, but Cleveland certainly remains an option.

"I think at this point in his life, it’s more so of a lifestyle thing of where my family is going to be the most comfortable and where I’m going to be the happiest," said Wade. "Because basketball wise, he’s so great, he can bring along and take along whoever."

For what it's worth, Wade took to Twitter on Monday to note that he doesn't have "any inside information whatsoever" about James' decision.

NBA Finals: Best photos from Warriors-Cavs, Part IV

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June 8: The Warriors celebrate after finishing off
June 8: The Warriors celebrate after finishing off a sweep of the Cavaliers for the third championship in four years.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Steph Curry celebrates.
June 8: Steph Curry celebrates.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Klay Thompson celebrates.
June 8: Klay Thompson celebrates.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Kevin Durant celebrates.
June 8: Kevin Durant celebrates.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Draymond Green and Kevin Durant celebrate.
June 8: Draymond Green and Kevin Durant celebrate.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Steph Curry celebrates after the final buzzer
June 8: Steph Curry celebrates after the final buzzer sounds on another Warriors championship.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors coach Steve Kerr celebrates.
June 8: Warriors coach Steve Kerr celebrates.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Kevin Durant, center, celebrates with Kevon
June 8: Kevin Durant, center, celebrates with Kevon Looney, left, and Nick Young.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Klay Thompson and Zaza Pachulia celebrate.
June 8: Klay Thompson and Zaza Pachulia celebrate.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: LeBron James congratulates Kevin Durant before
June 8: LeBron James congratulates Kevin Durant before exiting the game for the final time.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: A disappointed LeBron James leaves the floor
June 8: A disappointed LeBron James leaves the floor after the Cavs lost.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Steph Curry (30) and Draymond Green (23) celebrate
June 8: Steph Curry (30) and Draymond Green (23) celebrate a second-half bucket.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors forward Kevin Durant gets fired up
June 8: Warriors forward Kevin Durant gets fired up after a second-half bucket.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots over
June 8: Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots over Cavaliers defender J.R. Smith (5) during the second half.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) works against
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) works against Warriors defender Steph Curry (30) during the first half.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors forward Kevin Durant throws down a
June 8: Warriors forward Kevin Durant throws down a two-handed slam during the first half.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Steph Curry and Draymond Green celebrate a
June 8: Steph Curry and Draymond Green celebrate a second-half bucket.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James pleads his case
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James pleads his case with an official during the second half.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to
June 8: Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the hoop against Cavaliers defender Jeff Green (32) during the second half.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James tries to shake
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James tries to shake off a poke to the eye during the first half.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors defender Kevin Durant (35) blocks
June 8: Warriors defender Kevin Durant (35) blocks a shot by Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first half.  Carlos Osorio, Pool photo via USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors guard Stephen Curry stumbles backwards
June 8: Warriors guard Stephen Curry stumbles backwards after a first-half three-pointer.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors forward Kevin Durant pulls down a
June 8: Warriors forward Kevin Durant pulls down a rebound during the first half.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James rises up for
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James rises up for a two-handed flush during the first half.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) tries to pass
June 8: Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) tries to pass around Warriors defender Draymond Green (23) during the first half.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors guard Stephen Curry lets out a roar
June 8: Warriors guard Stephen Curry lets out a roar after a first-half bucket.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) passes
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) passes around Warriors defender Kevin Durant (35) during the first half.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors guard Steph Curry drives to the bucket
June 8: Warriors guard Steph Curry drives to the bucket during the first half.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors forward Kevin Durant pleads his case
June 8: Warriors forward Kevin Durant pleads his case with referee Scott Foster during the first half.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks for
June 8: Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks for room to work against Warriors defenders Steph Curry (30) and Klay Thompson (11) during the first half.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 8: Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) fights
June 8: Warriors guard Shaun Livingston (34) fights for a rebound against Cavaliers forward Jeff Green (32) during the first half.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant
June 6: Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates during a timeout against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter of Game 3.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30)
June 6: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates with forward Kevin Durant (35) during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 6; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11)
June 6; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) reacts as Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) looks on during the fourth quarter of Game 3.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant
June 6: Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots a three-pointer over Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) during the fourth quarter of Game 3.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala
June 6: Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) reacts during the fourth quarter of Game 3.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala
June 6: Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) dunks over Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the fourth quarter of Game 3.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30)
June 6: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) tries to pull in a loose ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the third quarter of Game 3.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee (1)
June 6: Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee (1) dunks the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) during the third quarter of Game 3.  Carlos Osorio, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23)
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) in Game 3.  Gregory Shamus, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23)
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) go for a rebound in Game 3.  Gregory Shamus, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) in Game 3.  Carlos Osorio, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23)
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) in Game 3.  Carlos Osorio, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green
June 6: Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts during the second quarter in Game 3.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30)
June 6: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) speaks with referee Marc Davis (8) during the first half in Game 3.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors center Jordan Bell (2)
June 6: Golden State Warriors center Jordan Bell (2) dunks the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second quarter of Game 3.  Carlos Osorio, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23)
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) shoots the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first quarter of Game 3.  Carlos Osorio, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers center Kevin Love (0) battles
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers center Kevin Love (0) battles Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) for a rebound during the first quarter of Game 3.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers center Kevin Love (0) drives
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers center Kevin Love (0) drives the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and guard Klay Thompson (11) during the first quarter of Game 3.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23)
June 6: Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball against Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) during the first quarter of Game 3.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 6: Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee (1)
June 6: Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee (1) blocks a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter of Game 3.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: LeBron James drives to the basket against Draymond
June 3: LeBron James drives to the basket against Draymond Green during the fourth quarter of Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Stephen Curry reacts following the Warriors'
June 3: Stephen Curry reacts following the Warriors' Game 2 victory.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Kevin Durant dunks the ball during the fourth
June 3: Kevin Durant dunks the ball during the fourth quarter of Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Jordan Bell dunks the ball during the third
June 3: Jordan Bell dunks the ball during the third quarter of Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Jeff Green and Nick Young go for a loose ball
June 3: Jeff Green and Nick Young go for a loose ball during the fourth quarter of Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Nick Young grabs a rebound during the fourth
June 3: Nick Young grabs a rebound during the fourth quarter of Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Draymond Green drives to the basket against
June 3: Draymond Green drives to the basket against Tristan Thompson during the second half of Game 2.  Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: JaVale McGee dunks the ball during Game 2.
June 3: JaVale McGee dunks the ball during Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Stephen Curry reacts after scoring a three-pointer
June 3: Stephen Curry reacts after scoring a three-pointer during the first half of Game 2.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Stephen Curry and LeBron James go for a loose
June 3: Stephen Curry and LeBron James go for a loose ball during the second quarter of Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: LeBron James goes up for a layup during the
June 3: LeBron James goes up for a layup during the second quarter of Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: JR Smith shoots the ball against Draymond Green
June 3: JR Smith shoots the ball against Draymond Green during the first quarter of Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Kevin Durant handles the ball against Kyle
June 3: Kevin Durant handles the ball against Kyle Korver during the second quarter of Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: LeBron James drives to the basket during the
June 3: LeBron James drives to the basket during the first half of Game 2.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: LeBron James reacts to a call against him by
June 3: LeBron James reacts to a call against him by referee Mike Callahan during Game 2.  Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: LeBron James reacts to a play during the first
June 3: LeBron James reacts to a play during the first quarter of Game 2.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: JR Smith warms up before Game 2.
June 3: JR Smith warms up before Game 2.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
June 3: Klay Thompson warms up before Game 2.
June 3: Klay Thompson warms up before Game 2.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: LeBron James dunks the ball against Shaun Livingston
May 31: LeBron James dunks the ball against Shaun Livingston during Game 1.  Ezra Shaw, pool photo-USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Draymond Green reacts after a play during the
May 31: Draymond Green reacts after a play during the fourth quarter of Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: LeBron James pushes away Stephen Curry as Klay
May 31: LeBron James pushes away Stephen Curry as Klay Thompson moves in during overtime in Game 1.  Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Stephen Curry handles the ball against Kevin
May 31: Stephen Curry handles the ball against Kevin Love during overtime in Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Tristan Thompson and Draymond Green argue during
May 31: Tristan Thompson and Draymond Green argue during overtime in Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: LeBron James reacts to a call against him during
May 31: LeBron James reacts to a call against him during the second half of Game 1.  Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: LeBron James goes up for a layup in Game 1.
May 31: LeBron James goes up for a layup in Game 1.  Ezra Shaw, pool photo-USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Draymond Green and Kevin Durant react during
May 31: Draymond Green and Kevin Durant react during overtime in Game 1.  Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Kevin Durant dunks the ball during the third
May 31: Kevin Durant dunks the ball during the third quarter of Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: LeBron James goes up for a layup against Draymond
May 31: LeBron James goes up for a layup against Draymond Green during the second half of Game 1.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: LeBron James shoots the ball against Stephen
May 31: LeBron James shoots the ball against Stephen Curry and Kevon Looney in Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: LeBron James reacts after a play during the
May 31: LeBron James reacts after a play during the third quarter of Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Stephen Curry reacts after hitting a three-pointer
May 31: Stephen Curry reacts after hitting a three-pointer at the end of the first half of Game 1.  Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Kevin Durant dunks the ball past Tristan Thompson
May 31: Kevin Durant dunks the ball past Tristan Thompson during the first half of Game 1.  Ezra Shaw, pool photo-USA TODAY Sports
May 31: LeBron James shoots the ball against David
May 31: LeBron James shoots the ball against David West during the second quarter of Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Jordan Clarkson goes up for a layup during
May 31: Jordan Clarkson goes up for a layup during the first quarter of Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Tristan Thompson blocks a shot by Stephen Curry
May 31: Tristan Thompson blocks a shot by Stephen Curry during the first quarter of Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Klay Thompson reacts after being injured during
May 31: Klay Thompson reacts after being injured during the first quarter of Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: LeBron James drives to the basket during the
May 31: LeBron James drives to the basket during the first half of Game 1.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: LeBron James handles the ball against Kevin
May 31: LeBron James handles the ball against Kevin Durant during Game 1.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Tristan Thompson and Kevin Durant tip off Game
May 31: Tristan Thompson and Kevin Durant tip off Game 1.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Stephen Curry walks by ESPN announcers Jalen
May 31: Stephen Curry walks by ESPN announcers Jalen Rose and Stephen A. Smith before Game 1.  Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Draymond Green warms up before Game 1.
May 31: Draymond Green warms up before Game 1.  Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports
May 31: Warriors fan Phil Eugenio poses for a photo
May 31: Warriors fan Phil Eugenio poses for a photo before Game 1.  Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports

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    Chris Bosh, who won two championships alongside Wade and James in Miami, offered a more specific take on James' future last week.

    "I would guess that he goes to Houston," Bosh told Fox Sports. "It's like the next Avengers movie. Golden State with like 100 superheroes and then Houston with 100 superheroes and they fight. That's just what it's coming down to.

    " ... I think it's gonna be one of those things, kind of like what Golden State did. (Kevin Durant) went there, they teamed up, and it's like, 'OK, beat this.' I think it's on another organization to kind of give that same narrative."

    As for James?

    "I have no idea at this point," he said following the Finals loss on Friday. "The one thing that I've always done is considered, obviously, my family. Understanding especially where my boys are at this point in their age. They were a lot younger the last time I made a decision like this four years ago. I've got a teenage boy, a pre-teen and a little girl that wasn't around as well.

    "So sitting down and considering everything, my family is a huge part of whatever I'll decide to do in my career, and it will continue to be that. So I don't have an answer for you right now as far as that."

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    The many faces of LeBron James

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    BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland
    LeBron James led the Cavs with 35 points in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.  Adam Glanzman
    CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: LeBron James of the Cleveland
    James went down after a hard hit against the Celtics in Game 7.  Gregory Shamus, Getty Images
    Apr 22, 2018; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers
    James and the Cavs fought off the Pacers in Game 7, 105-101.  Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Spor
    BOSTON, MA - MAY 15: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland
    James had 42 points in Game 2 against the Celtics, but it wasn't enough as the Cavs fell 107-94.  Maddie Meyer, Getty Images
    May 25, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers
    James had a monster Game 6 against the Celtics, with 46 points and 11 rebounds.  Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
    INDIANAPOLIS, IN - APRIL 20: LeBron James #23 of the
    James entered the arena before Game 3 against the Pacers in Indianapolis.  Nathaniel S. Butler, NBAE/Getty Images
    May 15, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers
    James waited to enter the game against the Celtics.  Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY Sports
    Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James soars to dunk
    James dunked in front of Celtics forward Al Horford (42) and Marcus Morris in Game 7.  Charles Krupa, AP
    CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 25: LeBron James of the Cleveland
    James reacted after a basket against the Celtics in Game 6 as the Cavs won, 109-99.  Gregory Shamus, Getty Images
    BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland
    James pulled down 15 rebounds in Game 7 in Boston.  Maddie Meyer, Getty Images
    CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland
    James was introduced before Game 4 against the Celtics.  Jamie Sabau, Getty Images
    CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 25: LeBron James #23 of the
    James' teammates dumped water on him after Game 5 against the Pacers.  Gregory Shamus, Getty Images
    May 7, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers
    James and the Cavs took care of the Raptors in just four games in the Eastern Conference semifinals.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
    May 25, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers
    The Cavs will face the Golden State Warriors for the fourth consecutive season for the NBA title.  David Richard, USA TODAY Sports
    BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland
    James finally relaxed after the Cavs finished off the Celtics and advanced to the NBA Finals.  Maddie Meyer, Getty Images

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