Cavaliers consider pursuing Jaylen Brown to attract LeBron James
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 12:54 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
During ESPN's NBA free agency special, Brian Windhorst suggested the Cleveland Cavaliers may target Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown. Windhorst indicated that LeBron James's decision to leave the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent could open a path for the Cavs to lure him back. With rumors linking Brown to the Celtics' trade discussions involving Giannis Antetokounmpo, it remains unclear whether Brown still wants to continue with Boston. If the Cavaliers successfully acquire Brown, it could significantly shift James’s perception of the team as a contender. James Harden opting out of his contract adds further dynamics to Cleveland’s roster strategy ahead of free agency.
- •Cavaliers may pursue Jaylen Brown amid free agency changes.
- •LeBron James has left the Lakers as a free agent.
- •Rumors about Brown's future in Boston include trade considerations.
- •Brian Windhorst discusses Cleveland's strategic moves to attract LeBron.
- •James Harden's contract opt-out creates new roster opportunities for the Cavs.
- 12:54 AMYahoo Sports — How the Cavaliers emerged as Jaylen Brown suitors to lure LeBron James
"During their NBA free agency special on Tuesday, ESPN's Brian Windhorst suggested the Cleveland Cavaliers may pursue Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown.
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