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LeBron James meets with Cavaliers during free agency, rejects team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 6:25 AM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

LeBron James meets with Cavaliers during free agency, rejects team

Summary

LeBron James held a secret in-person meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers during his 2026 free agency. This meeting, attended by team executives including VP of Business Bryant Gilbert and President of Basketball Ops Koby Altman, focused on the potential of a third stint in Cleveland. Ultimately, James rejected the Cavaliers' pitch while also considering opportunities with the Philadelphia 76ers, among others. He is expected to pursue his fifth championship with the 76ers in the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•LeBron James met with Cavaliers brass in Akron, Ohio.
•James discussed his legacy and team reunion with the Cavaliers.
•The 76ers continue to be a primary focus for James next season.
•James aims to build a life in New York City while playing for Philadelphia.

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6:25 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James took an in-person free agency meeting with only one team, and it wasn’t the 76ers

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LeBron James had a secret in-person meeting with only one team during his 2026 free agency, and it was a team that he ultimately rejected. LeBron will be hoping to win his fifth championship with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2026-27 season.
— Yahoo Sports

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