Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson confirms 'exciting' LeBron James pursuit

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson confirmed on SiriusXM NBA Radio on July 12 that the team is actively pursuing LeBron James in free agency, becoming the first franchise representative to say so publicly. James, 41, informed the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month that he would leave and become an unrestricted free agent, potentially setting up a return to Cleveland where he grew up in Akron. The Cavaliers are among multiple suitors for James, with the Philadelphia 76ers also reported to be interested.