Pat Riley Hints at Heat's LeBron James Pursuit in NBA Free Agency After Giannis Trade with Bucks
Miami Heat president Pat Riley is targeting LeBron James for a roster move following the team's acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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The brief
The Miami Heat are pursuing LeBron James during NBA free agency. This interest follows a trade with the Bucks that brought Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Pat Riley has characterized James as another player the team must land.
Coverage from the Miami Herald, ESPN, and The New York Times emphasizes Riley's readiness to wait on James's decision. ESPN reports that both Riley and Antetokounmpo would be excited to have James join the team in Miami. Future developments depend on where LeBron James decides to sign.
Cleveland.com notes that rapper Rick Ross believes he knows James's intended destination.
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Quick answers
Who did the Miami Heat recently trade for?
The Heat traded with the Bucks to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo.
What has Pat Riley said about LeBron James?
Riley stated the team is waiting to see what James does and described him as another player they have to land.
How do Antetokounmpo and Riley feel about a potential James signing?
According to ESPN, both would be excited to have James in Miami.
Coverage (6)
- Adam Silver, Pat Riley among the many people waiting for LeBron James' free agent decision Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Where will LeBron James sign? Rapper Rick Ross believes he knows Cleveland.com · 4h ago
- Pat Riley on Heat’s pursuit of LeBron James: ‘We’re just waiting to see what he does’ Miami Herald · 4h ago
- Heat’s Pat Riley introduces Giannis, turns focus to LeBron: ‘Another one we have to land’ The New York Times · 4h ago
- Riley, Antetokounmpo would be excited to have James in Miami ESPN · 4h ago
- Pat Riley Hints at Heat's LeBron James Pursuit in NBA Free Agency After Giannis Trade with Bucks Bleacher Report · 4h ago
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