Cincinnati teams reach out to LeBron James following Lakers exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
LeBron James has become an NBA free agent after announcing his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers on June 30, coinciding with the start of NBA free agency. In a lighthearted effort, the Cincinnati Bengals and the University of Cincinnati Bearcats have publicly expressed interest in recruiting him via social media. The Bengals shared a video of James greeting their stars, alongside a catchy caption about James joining their team. The Bearcats also referenced a podcast discussion where James reminisced about wanting to play in Cincinnati during his youth, citing admiration for the team's uniforms and former coach Bob Huggins.
- •LeBron James announced his Lakers departure on June 30.
- •The Cincinnati Bengals and Bearcats expressed interest in signing him.
- •Bengals shared a video of James with their players.
- •Bearcats highlighted James' past interest in their program.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James recruited by 2 Cincinnati teams after Lakers departure
"Cincinnati doesn't have a professional basketball organization, but two local sports teams tried recruiting LeBron James on social media.
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