Cavs president Altman responds to LeBron's move to 76ers, cites team stability
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers president Koby Altman addressed LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers during a press conference. Altman expressed that while James' return would have been welcomed, the Cavaliers are focused on their strong organizational foundation and sustained success. The team recently completed a successful offseason, acquiring Peyton Watson and securing contract extensions for Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. Altman emphasized that the Cavaliers have positioned themselves to compete effectively, even with rising competition in the Eastern Conference.
- •Altman remains unfazed by James signing with the 76ers.
- •Cavaliers addressed roster needs with recent acquisitions.
- •Cleveland won over 50 games in the last two seasons.
- •Donovan Mitchell and James Harden received contract extensions.
- •Cavaliers aim to build on last season's Eastern Conference Finals appearance.
- 12:47 AMESPN NBA — Altman on LeBron's 76ers move: Cavs have 'too much of a good thing' to worry
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers president Altman shrugs off LeBron James' 76ers move, touts his team's 'sustainable' build
"Koby Altman would have loved for LeBron James to return for a third stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. When the most popular player in franchise history decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cavaliers' president of basketball operations wasn't fazed.
"Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman said he wasn't fazed when LeBron James chose to sign with the Sixers, saying, "We're built for a sustainable run here regardless of one outcome."
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External links- ESPN NBASep 26, 2026, 12:47 AMAltman on LeBron's 76ers move: Cavs have 'too much of a good thing' to worry
Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman said he wasn't fazed when LeBron James chose to sign with the Sixers, saying, "We're built for a sustainable run here regardless of one outcome."
- Yahoo SportsSep 25, 2026, 11:18 PMCavaliers president Altman shrugs off LeBron James' 76ers move, touts his team's 'sustainable' build
Koby Altman would have loved for LeBron James to return for a third stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers. When the most popular player in franchise history decided to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers after eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cavaliers' president of basketball operations wasn't fazed.
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