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Tony Mejia

Tony Mejia

Joined: Sep 12, 2024

Tony has covered the NBA since 2005, with stops at CBS Sports and Vegas Insider. He is a graduate of University of Central Florida.

Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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The Miami Heat have a history of blowout introductory press conference dating back decades since they've welcomed stars like Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Jimmy Butler to town. Giannis' Antetokounmpo is set to join that list.

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Feb 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives past Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Miami Heat hope to hear they're again LeBron James' choice16 years following "the Decision," which could come as early as this week in New York City. The Philadelphia 76ers are pressing hard alongside the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavs.

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Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) talk on court before warm up at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
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The Miami Heat are firmly in the mix to land LeBron James alongside the Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors. It remains to be seen what this week brings, but many are hoping a conclusion comes soon so free agency can wrap up.

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Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (left) talks with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (right) after the game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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The LeBron James chase looks headed into the weekend with the 41-year-old NBA all-time scoring leader undecided on where he'll play in 2026-27. The Miami Heat look to be in good shape, as do the Cleveland Cavs, while the 76ers and Warriors remain in play.

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Dec 4, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during pregame ceremonies before a game against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
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The Miami Heat are in hot pursuit of a reunion with LeBron James and look to be one of the most likely landing spots. Reports are circulating that James is most likely to land with an East contender, as the Cavs and 76ers join the Heat as likely choices.

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May 13, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Savannah James, LeBron James and Rich Paul sit in the front in the fourth quarter of game four of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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The Miami Heat are hoping to take advantage of LeBron James' stated desire to prioritize situation over salary in picking his next team after his divorce from the L.A. Lakers, viewing him as an ideal piece next to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.

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