LeBron James is now a free agent, but nobody around the NBA thinks he is leaving Los Angeles. LeBron is opting out of his $51.4 million deal with the Lakers next season, which was expected and was officially broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Although LeBron becomes a free agent in theory as a result of this, no team believes he is going to leave the Lakers, as reported by numerous other reporters and confirmed by league insiders who spoke with NBC Sports. The Philadelphia 76ers, a win-now club with cap room that is in need of a premier wing, must at least make the decision, though.

Historically, LeBron has used free agency — and the prospect of free agency — to convince teams to make the roster and other adjustments he wants to see.

This offseason, the Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham and replaced him with LeBron’s podcast partner, J.J. Redick, and drafted his son Bronny at No. 55. LeBron believes that this can help pave the way and would still like to see more talent added to the roster.