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Pat Riley discusses LeBron James' next move with Miami Heat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 8:49 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Pat Riley discusses LeBron James' next move with Miami Heat
Summary

Pat Riley stated that the Miami Heat are currently assessing LeBron James' situation, remarking they are waiting like everyone else to see what he decides. Discussions have taken place in recent weeks regarding potential interest in James, who has been linked with several teams along with the Heat, including the Cavaliers and 76ers. Sources indicate that James may be getting closer to a decision as ongoing talks continue among various teams. Riley emphasized the importance of the conversations but did not commit to any specific strategy at this moment.

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  • •Riley says the Heat is waiting on LeBron's decision.
  • •Recent discussions about James' potential move took place a week ago.
  • •James linked to multiple teams, including the Cavaliers and 76ers.
  • •Sources suggest James is nearing a decision soon.
  • •Riley emphasizes ongoing engagement but no firm plans revealed.
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  • 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Pat Riley on LeBron James: Right now, we're like everybody else, we're just waiting to see what he does
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Pat Riley on LeBron James: Right now, we're like everybody else, we're just waiting to see what he does

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