NY Times source: LeBron, Bosh to Bulls

Any free-agent predictions should be taken with a grain of salt right now, but here’s another one: The New York Times quoted an anonymous NBA executive saying he thinks LeBron James and Chris Bosh will both sign with the Bulls.

“I think it’s a done deal,” the mystery executive said.

James hasn't indicated what his plans are, but there has been much speculation of late that he will leave the Cleveland Cavaliers and likely end up with the Bulls.

The New York Times quoted an unidentified league executive as saying ''It's a done deal'' that James will sign with the Bulls and the Ohio meetings will go on only out of respect to the other teams.

Of course, the executive could have no firsthand knowledge of James' thinking because teams aren't allowed to have contact with players until Thursday. Besides, even if James has made a decision -- a big if -- there's always a chance he could change his mind by Thursday or Friday.

A source with knowledge of the situation said James is expected to be joined in the Ohio meetings by his agent, Leon Rose; his business manager, Maverick Carter; and confidant William Wesley, who works with Rose at super agency CAA Sports.

The meetings are expected to be all about basketball because James doesn't want to get caught up in different cities trying to outdo each other with glitzy presentations.

That certainly works in the Bulls' favor. Of all the teams, they have the most talent in place, plus significant salary-cap room.