"There's been some minor speculation that James could return to Miami - though it remains unlikely. However, one of the anonymous 20 voters in ESPN's annual offseason poll claims that James will be in Miami at the start of the 2026-27 season. Five of the panelists said he'd retire, while seven others said he's return to the Lakers. Other teams who received votes were the Cleveland Cavaliers (for the third time), Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks."
"Now entering his 23rd season, James, who turns 41-years-old in December, is entering the final year of his contract. His agency, Klutch Sports, sent a fairly cryptic message when he opted into his $52.4 million player option in late June. When he's healthy, he still plays at a high level. He averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game last season, shooting 51.3 percent from the floor, 37.6 percent from 3-point range and 78.2 percent from the charity stripe."
"There's a nonzero chance James returns to Miami - but I wouldn't put it at greater than one or two percent. My guess is that he either retires or stays in Los Angeles. Real bold, I know! In four seasons with the Heat, he posted 26.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.7 steals across 294 games alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. Hypothetically, would you bring in James for one or two more seasons if it were a legitimate option?"
LeBron James played for the Miami Heat from 2010-14, winning two NBA titles and four Eastern Conference crowns before returning to Cleveland in 2014. One anonymous voter in ESPN's 20-person offseason poll predicted James would be with Miami to start the 2026-27 season; five panelists predicted retirement and seven predicted a Lakers return, with additional votes for Cleveland, Golden State and Dallas. Entering his 23rd season and age 41, James opted into a $52.4 million player option and begins the final year of his contract. Last season he averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists while shooting 51.3/37.6/78.2 percent.
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