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Channing Frye advises LeBron James against rejoining Cavaliers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 11:12 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Channing Frye advises LeBron James against rejoining Cavaliers
Summary

Channing Frye expressed concerns about LeBron James potentially signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason. He highlighted the team's 'soul issues' following their loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron, now an unrestricted free agent, is also considering the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors for next season. Frye's remarks suggest that if these internal issues are not addressed, LeBron's return to Cleveland may not happen. The Cavaliers currently lack the cap space to offer LeBron a lucrative deal unless they make adjustments to their salary cap.

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  • •Channing Frye cited 'soul issues' within the Cavaliers team.
  • •LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since 2018.
  • •The Cavaliers were eliminated by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
  • •LeBron averaged 20.9 points for the Lakers last season.
  • •Cavaliers can currently only offer LeBron $3 million.
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  • 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Channing Frye Explains Why LeBron James Shouldn't Sign With Cleveland Cavaliers
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Channing Frye opened up about why LeBron James shouldn't sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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