The Miami Heat briefly published a YouTube stream titled “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference” on their official channel before quickly deleting it, a team spokesperson confirmed to Reuters. The stream, dated July 27, was described as a contingency asset prepared in case James signs with Miami, and its appearance was attributed to a scheduling error by the club’s digital department. James, 41, left the Los Angeles Lakers last month and has not announced his 2026–27 team, with the Cavaliers, 76ers and Heat seen as frontrunners. NBA commissioner Adam Silver has acknowledged that James’ pending decision is delaying finalization of next season’s schedule.

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