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Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly made little effort to recruit LeBron James

Giannis Antetokounmpo does not appear to have gone all-out to recruit LeBron James to join him on the Miami Heat. Antetokounmpo “never really went out of his way” to pitch James on joining him in Miami, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 25

Rival Teams View Heat As Favorites To Sign DeRozan, Beal

ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported on Friday (Twitter video link) that LeBron James‘ agent, Rich Paul, believed his client would eventually sign with the Heat for much of his free agency.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 25

Report reveals Heat’s backup plan after missing out on LeBron James

The Miami Heat were left out in the cold Friday when LeBron James spurned them to join the Philadelphia 76ers, but they are quickly moving on to their backup plan.

Golden State Warriors News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least 250 triples in one campaign can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NBA active 1,500-three-pointers' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

LeBron James News / Viral Sports News / July 25

Miami Heat’s LeBron James Pursuit Failed for One Main Reason

LeBron James stunned the NBA this week by agreeing to join the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, passing over the Miami Heat after days of speculation that South Beach would be his next stop.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 24

In Wake of LeBron Chase, This Player's Growth is Critical for Heat

The Miami Heat swung and missed on the LeBron James sweepstakes and their path to winning the Eastern Conference got even harder as he goes to the 76ers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 25

LeBron James reportedly picked 76ers over Warriors for these reasons

On Friday afternoon, NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN shared more information about why James picked the 76ers over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors.

Warriors have an obvious free-agency alternative to LeBron

LeBron contract details revealed — exactly what he'll make with the 76ers

LeBron has some awkward history with one new teammate

LeBron signing signals drastic change for 76ers front office

76ers' Tyrese Maxey reacts to LeBron joining Philadelphia

LeBron's Sixers decision raises one obvious question

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / July 24

Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted no part of LeBron James in Miami

Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly wanted no part of LeBron James in Miami

LeBron James ended weeks of speculation on Friday by announcing that he is joining the Philadelphia 76ers.

LeBron James' Sixers move raises one obvious question

Did 'math' factor into LeBron James' 76ers decision?

LeBron James contract details revealed — exactly what he'll make with the 76ers

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

NBA News / Miami Heat on SI / July 24

LeBron spurns Heat, Cavs, but returns East to join Philadelphia 76ers

Declaring “I’m coming home,” in a dictated Sports Illustrated exclusive was how LeBron left South Florida for Cleveland on July, 11 2014. His return was what the Miami Heat hoped for most after landing Giannis Antetokounmpo via trade late last month.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 24

Heat misses out on LeBron James reunion after he picks 76ers in free agency

As the basketball world had been waiting on a free agency update from LeBron James on the team he would play for in his 23rd season, it won’t be for the Miami Heat.

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The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Most 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 4K-yard NFL passers' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 24

Pros, cons of LeBron James joining the new-look 76ers

It's time to look at both the pros and cons of the league's all-time leading scorer ending his career in Philadelphia.

LeBron James contract details revealed — exactly what he'll make with the 76ers

LeBron James' decision might force Knicks' Jalen Brunson to do the unthinkable

Did 'math' factor into LeBron James' 76ers decision?

The '35 points after turning 35' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 24

LeBron James makes final, stunning free-agency decision

Despite what many said and wrote about the situation, it turns out that James decided he could not go home again.

LeBron James' Sixers move raises one obvious question

Lakers aren't done making moves after LeBron James' decision

The '35 points after turning 35' quiz

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 24

LeBron-Miami Heat Reunion Watch: Reporting or engagement farming?

The offseason has turned into the silly season as an announcement on where LeBron James will suit up in 2026-27 continues to play a starring role in the NBA news cycle.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 24

New update addresses Kyrie Irving rumor; former teammate gives LeBron James free-agency advice

The LeBron James Saga just keeps getting stranger and stranger. Here's the latest.

How Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis may be impacting LeBron James' free-agency delay

Cavs, Warriors not interested in trading for Anthony Davis amid LeBron wait

Heat’s LeBron James explanation is getting harder to believe

Latest Heat blunder may have cost them LeBron James

The 'Most 40-point NBA games since 1976' quiz

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / July 24

Giannis Antetokounmpo Speaks On Being Uncomfortable In Miami And Whether Bucks Fans Feel Betrayed

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who joined the Miami Heat through a blockbuster trade with the Milwaukee Bucks less than a month ago, has already admitted that he feels uncomfortable being in Miami.

Miami Heat News / Fadeaway World / July 23

3 Final Minimum Deals The Miami Heat Should Target In Free Agency

The Heat already flipped the East by landing Giannis Antetokounmpo, and still, this offseason doesn’t feel completely finished. A possible LeBron James reunion got a lot louder after the franchise accidentally dropped a YouTube link titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference,” scheduled for July 27.

Miami Heat News / Miami Heat on SI / July 23

Russell Westbrook Could Be Miami Heat's Backup Plan If LeBron James Says No

The Miami Heat have at least two roster spots they need to fill before the beginning of the NBA season. The Miami Heat are aggressively pursuing free agent LeBron James.

LeBron James News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Brian Windhorst ‘swears’ about LeBron James intro presser after Heat debacle

The Miami Heat’s accidental upload of a scheduled introductory press conference for LeBron James fueled another wave of speculation this week, but ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said teams expecting to sign the NBA superstar should not plan for that type of event.

NBA News / HITC / July 23

Bill Simmons explains why the Heat has ‘annoying fans’ and will be a ‘terrible fit’ for LeBron James

Bill Simmons thinks LeBron James will be making a mistake if he chooses to return to the Miami Heat in the 2026 offseason. LeBron has held the attention of the entirety of the NBA media for the last three weeks with his thought process behind his 2026 free agency.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23