Paul informed the Sixers of his choice — James was …

Within the last week, two sources close to James said, he instructed his tight circle of advisers that, when he made a decision, he would inform Paul to call the team he picked and tell them the good news. Paul informed the Sixers of his choice — James was basically going to be paid a veteran's minimum salary, regardless of where he played, so there was no negotiation to be had — late Friday morning, shortly before those simultaneous social posts went live.