What LeBron James chooses by Friday affects the Miami Heat’s outlook on their eventual standings in the Eastern Conference this season.
Assuming James won’t come home to Miami, whether he stays in the East or goes West will have an impact on the Heat’s eventual seed at the end of the season.
If Cleveland Cavaliers sign-and-trade James, the Cavs might get enough talent in return to remain contenders.
Hoopsrumors lists the status of players with opt-in clauses, and James, Paul George and DeAndre Jordan are the only major ones who haven’t decided yet.