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Miami Heat seemingly leaks LeBron James signing announcement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 5:44 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Miami Heat seemingly leaks LeBron James signing announcement

Summary

The Miami Heat's YouTube channel briefly posted a video announcing an introductory press conference for LeBron James, scheduled for July 27, before removing it. The video described James as being welcomed back to the Heat. Analysts suggest the Heat are currently the frontrunners to sign James for the upcoming season, surpassing other teams like the Cavaliers and Warriors. Despite speculation about a swift decision, James's camp indicates there is no rush and a timeline remains uncertain.

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•Heat's YouTube channel posted a video for James's press conference.
•Video described him as returning to the Heat.
•ESPN analysts claim Miami is the top choice for James.
•Paul, James's agent, states no rush for a decision.
•James's free agency timeline remains unclear.

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5:44 AMYahoo Sports — LeBron James Next Team Accidentally Leaks Signing News (And Deletes)

What they're saying

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Did the Miami Heat just accidentally spoil the LeBron James signing? Their YouTube channel shared a video for his news conference on Tuesday. The post LeBron James Next Team Accidentally Leaks Signing News (And Deletes) appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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