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Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors expected to pursue LeBron James in free agency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 5:27 PM

Last updated Jun 30, 2026

Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors expected to pursue LeBron James in free agency
Summary

As the NBA free agency period opens, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Golden State Warriors are anticipated to pursue LeBron James. Sources indicate that James is focused on personal happiness rather than financial considerations regarding his next move. He is currently in Ohio with family and is expected to make a decision on his own timeline. With interest from several contending teams, the next steps involve Rich Paul reaching out to LeBron once free agency officially begins.

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Key Details
  • •LeBron James not expected to return to the Lakers next season.
  • •Cavaliers, Heat, and Warriors identified as primary suitors.
  • •Decision timeline remains unclear as James spends time with family.
  • •Rich Paul will reach out to express interest as free agency opens.
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  • 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors expected to emerge as suitors for LeBron James
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Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors expected to emerge as suitors for LeBron James

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