Cavaliers seek roster changes to pursue LeBron James in free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:23 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers aim to sign LeBron James, who is a free agent after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers. To accommodate his potential contract, valued at $15 million, the Cavaliers may need to trade either Max Strus or Dennis Schroder. Strus, who earned $16.7 million, is viewed as a better fit alongside James, whereas Schroder, making $14.6 million, has had past conflicts with him. There's also an option for James to take a veteran minimum contract, allowing both players to remain on the roster.
- •LeBron James becomes a free agent after leaving the Lakers.
- •Cavaliers may trade Strus or Schroder to sign him.
- •Schroder has previously played with James on the Lakers.
- •James could take a veteran minimum to keep both players.
- •Strus averaged 40% from three-point range last season.
- 5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Cavaliers face $15 million conundrum in LeBron James free agency pursuit
"The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in bringing LeBron James back for a championship run, but their roster needs some tweaks to make that happen. James is currently a free agent for the first time in eight years, as he announced his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 11:03 AMWell-rounded effort leads Hornets to an opening night victory over Brooklyn- NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 11:03 AMSixers star LeBron James responds to Donald Trump, talks win over Cavs
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 9:54 AMIndiana Pacers Announce Injury Report for Season Opener vs. New Orleans Pelicans- NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 9:38 AMLakers predicted to trade for Mavericks' $88M perfect Luka Doncic lob threat with Finals experience
- NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 9:34 AMHeat predicted to trade for $134M 2-time NBA champion, All-Star to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo
NBA•Oct 23, 2026, 9:31 AM3 biggest takeaways for Sixers following miraculous win over Cavaliers
