76ers' LeBron James reveals just how close he was to choosing Cavaliers over Philadelphia
James said Cleveland was in the mix before he chose a two-year, $8 million deal with Philadelphia, which he expects to be his final team.
- LeBron James confirmed he gave "a lot of consideration" to rejoining the Cleveland Cavaliers before ultimately signing with the Philadelphia 76ers this past offseason.
- Reports surfaced in July that James met with Cavaliers president Koby Altman, general manager Brandon Weems, and the Gilbert family in his hometown Akron, Ohio to discuss a potential return.
- Following the 76ers' 114-106 comeback win over the Cavaliers on Thursday night, James addressed the recruitment, stating "it was in consideration for sure" regarding the meeting.
- After James's decision, the Cavaliers signed Payton Watson to complete their starting five, aiming to build a championship-caliber roster without the legendary forward.
- At 41 years old, James signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers, where he expects to spend the remainder of his NBA career.
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76ers' LeBron James reveals just how close he was to choosing Cavaliers over Philadelphia
After head coach Kenny Atkinson made it clear that LeBron James not going to Cleveland made him depressed, the four time NBA champion admitted that it was a serious thought in his mind.
LeBron James Considered Cavaliers Before Signing With Sixers
After his Philadelphia 76ers completed a historic 29-point comeback to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James said considered being on the other side. James said postgame that he gave consideration to returning to the Cavaliers for a third time before choosing to sign with the Sixers this past offseason. "The nature of the meeting, I probably won't discuss much," James said. "But it was in consideration for sure. I mean, obviously, as a te…
LeBron James Reveals How Close Cavaliers Came to Signing Him
Philadelphia 76ers superstar LeBron James revealed how close the Cleveland Cavaliers came to signing him in free agency.Despite being 41 years old, pretty much every title contender in the NBA courted James during free agency this summer, with the legend being heavily linked to a return to Cleveland, the team he won the NBA Championship […]
Why Did LeBron James Leave the Lakers Before the 2026–27 NBA Season?
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