Overview
- Fanatics confirmed on Wednesday that James will attend Fanatics Fest in New York and record a live episode of his Mind the Game podcast with Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton on July 16 at the Javits Center.
- The recorded episode will be distributed broadly and is scheduled for release on July 21 on platforms including YouTube and Prime Video.
- The podcast taping is timed roughly two and a half weeks after the start of NBA free agency, so viewers expect James to be asked about whether he will return for a 24th season and where he might play.
- Haliburton’s role as guest co-host creates a public chance for him to update fans on his recovery from the Achilles injury he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
- Fanatics Fest runs July 16–19 and brings athletes, leagues and fans together for a multi-day festival, making the event a high-visibility setting that could shape offseason narratives and fan reaction.