Dwyane Wade discusses LeBron's future; Heat await his decision

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Dwyane Wade discusses LeBron's future; Heat await his decision
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Dwyane Wade addressed LeBron James' potential continued play in the NBA, stating he believes James is still capable and should reconsider retirement. Wade shared his own decision to retire when he felt he no longer played at a high level. The Miami Heat and other teams are awaiting James' choice during free agency. Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson expressed excitement about possibly signing James, calling him the greatest player of all time. Meanwhile, Draymond Green has publicly pitched the Warriors as another option for James.

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  • Wade believes James is still at an elite level of play.
  • James faces offers from the Heat, Cavaliers, and Warriors.
  • Atkinson highlights the anticipation around James' choice.
  • Green made a public pitch to recruit James to the Warriors.
  • Former Heat guard Gary Payton comments on Miami's potential roster moves.
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  • 2:52 AMYahoo SportsWade says LeBron too good not to keep going, as Heat await decision; Haslem chimes in on Herro-Adebayo
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LAS VEGAS — Dwyane Wade said he knew it was the right time when he walked away from the NBA. The Miami Heat icon said that is why he appreciates it is not that time for former Heat teammate LeBron James, who is in play for the Heat and several other suitors during NBA free agency. “We just should appreciate what I’m and we all are witnessing, because we’ve never seen this before,” Wade said on ...

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