Tyrese Haliburton Hypes LeBron James Amid Free Agency Rumors with 3-Wo

Tyrese Haliburton gave LeBron James a three-word message on X amid the 41-year-old legend's free agency, which could determine the team he would retire with. The message, "Tomorrow it's time @KingJames," was posted a day before the two host a special episode of the Mind the Game podcast at Fanatics Fest in New York City.

What happened?

The podcast recording is scheduled at 1:15 p.m. Eastern time, and Haliburton will be taking the usual role of former NBA coach and two-time league MVP Steve Nash, who has been James' co-host since the podcast's second season. The recording will be happening in front of a live audience, sparking speculations that James would be announcing something big during the show.

Why it matters for Tyrese Haliburton

However, Haliburton's X post is likely just to hype up their podcast together, considering that the Indiana Pacers have not been among the teams rumored to get him in free agency. Among the teams that are in the lead in LeBron's free agency race are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and the Philadelphia 76ers.

What comes next?

This is not Haliburton's first time on LeBron's podcast. Earlier this year, he subbed in for Nash to record with LeBron. Haliburton spent the past year recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, an injury he picked up in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against that year's eventual champions OKC Thunder. He also suffered from shingles, which impacted his body composition, causing him to gain weight.

A bond formed through basketball

LeBron James is a massive fan of Tyrese Haliburton's game. Earlier this year, he gave massive praise for the Pacers' superstar after leading his team to an unexpected NBA Finals run a year prior. "He's a student of the game. I think a lot of our viewers that watch 'Mind the Game'-and even people that maybe don't watch it-got an opportunity to know not only why but how special he is and what he does on the floor and how it translates," said James of Haliburton.

A special bond

Haliburton and James were teammates with Team USA during the national squad's 2024 Paris Olympics run, where they won the gold medal. They have since created a bond from their stint together, giving Haliburton opportunities to talk about basketball in LeBron's podcast. Now, the two will share the stage in front of fans at Fanatics Fest.

A live audience awaits

The recording will be happening in front of a live audience, sparking speculations that James would be announcing something big during the show. Perhaps the announcement would be about his free agency decision. The two will share the stage in front of fans at Fanatics Fest in New York City.

A special episode

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Tyrese Haliburton Hypes LeBron James Amid Free Agency Rumors with 3-Word Message