LeBron James seeks reunion with Kyrie Irving amid free agency discussions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
LeBron James, the four-time NBA champion, is reportedly attempting to reunite with Kyrie Irving, his former teammate, during his ongoing free agency. Despite expressing interest in bringing Irving to Cleveland, the Dallas Mavericks have shown no desire to engage in trade talks. James's decision on his future, initially expected soon, may now be delayed until August, significantly impacting the free agency as teams await his choice. Irving remains comfortable in his current position with the Mavericks.
- •LeBron James is 41 years old and still a prominent player.
- •James's potential reunion with Irving fails to materialize as Mavericks resist trade.
- •Decision on James's free agency may not come until August.
- •Reports indicate James is not waiting for other trades to occur.
- •Irving reportedly content with his situation in Dallas.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Lakers superstar LeBron James reportedly 'angling' for reunion with Mavericks' Kyrie Irving
"There was recently a report that LeBron James wasn't waiting on anything to make a decision of where he goes. A recent report suggests that James attempted to reunite with one of his favorite past teammates.
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