League executives discuss James contact during NBA Summer League

League executives gathered in Las Vegas for the start of the NBA 2026 Summer League reported that only one team executive, Brandon Weems from the Cleveland front office, is believed to have had direct contact with LeBron James during the current free agency. Weems, a childhood friend of James, was noted in social media posts from a recent party in Akron, Ohio over the July 4 holiday. The discussions highlight the current dynamics surrounding free agency as teams evaluate their rosters and strategies ahead of the new NBA season.

• 6:23 AMYahoo Sports — League executives who spoke with The Athletic on …