Cavaliers, Warriors, Heat, Timberwolves recalibrate after missing on LeBron
NBCSports.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:45 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Cleveland, Golden State, Miami, and Minnesota pivot after not securing LeBron James. The Cavaliers consider re-signing James Harden while exploring options like Jonathan Kuminga. The Warriors aim to re-sign Draymond Green and finalize a deal for De'Anthony Melton, potentially pursuing DeMar DeRozan. Miami is looking at securing a playmaker and faces limitations due to a recent hard cap. Minnesota has already made aggressive moves this offseason, intending to enhance their roster.
- •Cavaliers aim to re-sign James Harden and pursue Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Warriors plan to retain Draymond Green and may target DeMar DeRozan.
- •Heat face hard cap limitations after sign-and-trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- •Timberwolves have been active with offseason acquisitions.
- 3:46 PMNBCSports.com — What’s next for teams that struck out on LeBron: Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat, Timberwolves - NBC Sports
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — What's next for teams that struck out on LeBron: Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat, Timberwolves
"DeMar DeRozan and Jonathan Kuminga are names that figure prominently.
"DeMar DeRozan and Jonathan Kuminga are names that figure prominently.
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External links- NBCSports.comJul 25, 2026, 3:46 PMWhat’s next for teams that struck out on LeBron: Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat, Timberwolves - NBC Sports
DeMar DeRozan and Jonathan Kuminga are names that figure prominently.
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 3:45 PMWhat's next for teams that struck out on LeBron: Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat, Timberwolves
DeMar DeRozan and Jonathan Kuminga are names that figure prominently.
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