Cavaliers miss out on LeBron James, who signs with 76ers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost out on LeBron James, who has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. After leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, James was considered likely to return to Cleveland, only to make a surprising decision to join an Eastern Conference rival. A podcast segment revealed that James was headed to the Cavaliers before changing course. The Cavaliers await their first matchup against the 76ers on October 22, marking a new chapter for both teams.
- •James signs with the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the Lakers.
- •Cavaliers were considered favorites to sign him upon his departure.
- •Bill Simmons reported James was initially set to return to Cleveland.
- •Cavaliers to first face the 76ers on October 22.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Cavaliers Land Another Heartbreaking LeBron James Update
"After missing out on LeBron James in NBA free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers have landed a heartbreaking update on his decision.
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