Cavaliers await LeBron James' decision on next team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
LeBron James has yet to announce his decision regarding his future in the NBA, leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers and other potential suitors on standby. As of July 16, 2026, James has not provided clarity after his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN NBA insider Dave McMenamin indicated that James might extend the decision-making process into August. The Cavaliers, who last saw James leave for the Miami Heat and then the Lakers, are hopeful for a reunion as he enters his 24th season. Cleveland reached the conference finals last season and believes James could be a key addition for another championship run.
- •Cavaliers remain top contenders for LeBron James' next team.
- •James has not made a public decision after two weeks into July.
- •McMenamin suggests James may delay his choice until August.
- •Cleveland hopes to reunite with James for another title run.
- •James is expected to enter his 24th NBA season.
- 3:12 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers Get New LeBron James Decision Timeline After Insider Update
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers Receive LeBron Decision Timeline Update from Top NBA Insider
"The Cleveland Cavaliers and a small handful of others are waiting on LeBron James to make a decision. Fifteen days into July and still nothing from the league’s all time leading scorer. From the moment James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers was revealed, the Cleveland Cavaliers jumped near the top on the list of […] The post Cavaliers Receive LeBron Decision Timeline Update from Top NBA Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
"LeBron James hinted his decision is nearing as ESPN's Shams Charania shared a new timeline for the Cavaliers. The post Cavaliers Get New LeBron James Decision Timeline After Insider Update appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 3:12 AMCavaliers Get New LeBron James Decision Timeline After Insider Update
LeBron James hinted his decision is nearing as ESPN's Shams Charania shared a new timeline for the Cavaliers. The post Cavaliers Get New LeBron James Decision Timeline After Insider Update appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 1:30 AMCavaliers Receive LeBron Decision Timeline Update from Top NBA Insider
The Cleveland Cavaliers and a small handful of others are waiting on LeBron James to make a decision. Fifteen days into July and still nothing from the league’s all time leading scorer. From the moment James’ decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers was revealed, the Cleveland Cavaliers jumped near the top on the list of […] The post Cavaliers Receive LeBron Decision Timeline Update from Top NBA Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
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