Cleveland Cavaliers

Here is a proposed mock trade that would create a huge contender for the Cavaliers, with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis joining the squad.

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Five teams were in the mix to sign LeBron, four of them missed out; so what do the Warriors, Cavaliers, Heat and Wolves do now?

LeBron James' extended free agency process before choosing the Philadelphia 76ers had nothing to do with attention, drama, or any hope of teaming up with friends on rosters outside his list of suitors, according to a source close to James. James was not waiting on the Golden State Warriors or another team to trade for Anthony Davis, nor was he holding out for the Dallas Mavericks to make Kyrie Irving available. James, 41, based his decision purely on his belief that Philadelphia gave him the ...

The Cavaliers and free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga have mutual interest in the former No. 7 overall pick ending up in Cleveland, multiple league sources tell Joe Vardon of The Athletic. After LeBron James decided to sign with Philadelphia, the Cavs may try to pivot to acquiring Kuminga, who’s familiar with head coach Kenny Atkinson […]

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 11: James Harden #1 and Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers celebrate a basket against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 11, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason M...

Now, they’re left picking up the pieces in a conference that is only getting better.

LeBron James had been pushing for former teammate Kyrie Irving to join him in a potential return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to league sources. The Dallas Mavericks, however, have shown no interest in engaging the Cavaliers on a trade, and Irving is believed to be comfortable remaining where he is. That reported effort adds another layer to James' complicated free agency decision, one that continues to weigh a possible third stint in Cleveland against a return to the Miami Heat, whe...

Tyson could be poised to take another step forward next season.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: Jaylon Tyson #20 of the Cleveland Cavaliers runs down court during the third quarter in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Gett...

Yes, the Cavaliers remain focused on LeBron James. Yes, they continue to pursue Jonathan Kuminga, too. Those two things are not mutually exclusive. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports that while James remains at the top of the Cavs’ wish list, they’ve continued to keep tabs on Kuminga, the unrestricted free agent forward who finished last […] The post Yes, Cavs pursuing both LeBron James and Jonathan Kuminga appeared first on Hoops Wire.

So LeBron James isn’t coming back to Cleveland. Again. And you know what? The Cavaliers will be just fine. That’s not to suggest they didn’t want him. They absolutely did. LeBron was at the top of their wish list, and for obvious reasons. He’s the greatest player in franchise history, he remains remarkably productive at […] The post Cavs aren’t sweating LeBron James’ decision appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Cleveland or Miami? Only one reunion can deliver what should be LeBron's top priority: Just go hoop.

A possible return to Cleveland would be about more than just sentimental reasons.

LeBron James still had not announced a decision on his next team, 24 days after confirming he would not return to the Los Angeles Lakers fort he 2026-27 season. A source close to James offered a candid assessment of the situation. "Nobody knows right now except LeBron," the source told The Athletic. "And I'm not even sure LeBron knows." The prolonged wait has left the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers all in limbo as they wai...

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 25: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on March 25, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) | Getty Images LeBron James has had success on a lot of different teams, lineup configurations, and ...

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Reports during the past week or two have indicated that LeBron James has all the information he needs to choose his next team and isn’t waiting on any of the suitors in the running to make another roster move, but some of the sources who have spoken to Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo Sports have questioned […]