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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

Cavaliers seek roster changes to pursue LeBron James in free agency

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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5:23 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Cavaliers face $15 million conundrum in LeBron James free agency pursuit

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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