THE TAKE
The Heat scheduling and deleting a 'LeBron James Introductory Press Conference' on YouTube is nothing, but LeBron is going to end up in Miami
BOLDNESS
62/100
GRADE
10/100
PLAYERS / TEAMS
LeBron JamesMiami Heat
GRADING CRITERIA
LeBron James plays for the Miami Heat at any point during the 2026-27 season or beyond.
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OUTCOME
CONFIRMED FALSELeBron James signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal, not the Miami Heat. Despite the Heat accidentally posting a 'LeBron James Introductory Press Conference' YouTube link (which was explained as preparation for a possible signing), LeBron ultimately chose Philadelphia. Reports indicate he wanted to preserve the memories of his championship years in Miami rather than return.