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Cavs assess roster as they pursue LeBron James in free agency

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:54 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Cavs assess roster as they pursue LeBron James in free agency
Summary

As of July 1, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers are navigating NBA free agency while still pursuing LeBron James. They recently lost key rotational players Dean Wade and Keon Ellis, which has created some cap space. All-Star James Harden opted out but is expected to re-sign with the team. The Cavaliers are considering trades involving players like Max Strus and Dennis Schroder to reshape their roster further. Cleveland seeks to enhance their competitiveness after reaching the 2026 conference finals.

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  • •Cavs lost Dean Wade to the 76ers and Keon Ellis to the Nets.
  • •James Harden is anticipated to re-sign with Cleveland.
  • •LeBron James remains a primary target for the Cavaliers.
  • •Cavs may trade Max Strus or Dennis Schroder to adjust their roster.
  • •Cleveland reached the 2026 conference finals, boosting their appeal to James.
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  • 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Where the Cavs' roster stands now. Why they could still sign LeBron
What they're saying
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Here's a look at the Cavs roster after some free agency movement, as well as reasons it could feature LeBron James again.

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