Cade Cunningham reveals he didn't recruit LeBron James to Pistons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:10 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Cade Cunningham, the Detroit Pistons' star, stated he did not attempt to recruit LeBron James to the team. The Philadelphia 76ers remain a strong option for James due to their young talent, including Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Cunningham acknowledged that he believed James was not interested in playing for the Pistons at this stage in his career. The conversation comes amid ongoing speculation regarding James' future and potential moves in the NBA free agency market.
- •Cade Cunningham admitted he didn't call LeBron James about joining the Pistons.
- •The 76ers are considered a major contender for James' next move.
- •Cunningham feels that James is focused on his own career decisions.
- •James is linked with players like Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid in Philadelphia.
- •Speculation continues around James' potential free agency moves.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — One superstar didn’t even try to recruit 76ers’ LeBron James to his team
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