New LeBron James Rumors Reveal 3 Landing Spots Have Become 'Focus' After Lakers Exit

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, five NBA teams remain in contention to sign free agent LeBron James following his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers, as reported on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The teams in the running are the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Of those five, Cleveland, Miami, and a third team have emerged as the primary focus for James's next landing spot.