The future destination of NBA superstar LeBron James remains a focal point of speculation, with prediction market platform Kalshi reporting over $168 million traded on his next team. As of Monday afternoon, the Miami Heat are the frontrunners in these markets, representing 45 percent of the total trades.
Kalshi, a platform that allows users to trade contracts on various future events, has seen substantial engagement from sports fans discussing and wagering on James' next move. The NBA offseason has officially cooled down, but James' contract status is one of the league's most significant unresolved issues.
Kalshi operates in numerous U.S. states and territories, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. It is not available in Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, and Ohio.
New users can sign up for Kalshi using the promo code NYPMAX to receive $15 after making at least $10 in trades. The platform also features markets for other sports, including golf, WNBA games, MLB, international soccer, and the NFL.