Miami mistakenly post James 'introductory' video

LeBron James is entering his 24th season in the NBA

>Miami Heat mistakenly posted a link on YouTube to LeBron James' 'introductory press conference' despite the NBA great not yet deciding where he will play next season.

>The link to the live stream - scheduled for 27 July - was uploaded to the Heat's channel on Tuesday before being deleted.

>A Heat spokesperson told Reuters, external the video was posted in error by staff who were preparing for the possibility of James joining the side.

>BBC Sport has contacted Miami Heat for comment.

>James, 41, announced he was leaving the Los Angeles Lakers in June after eight years, in which he led them to the 2020 NBA title - his fourth overall.

>He previously played for Miami between 2010 and 2014.

>James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds last season with the Lakers.

>The 22-time All-Star is the NBA's all-time leader in games (1,622) and points (43,440).

>A return to Florida for James would form a formidable starting five for the Heat alongside fellow new signing and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and centre Bam Adebayo.

>Given the Heat traded key members of their squad away to land Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks, a player of James' calibre would add further scoring power and experience with the Miami team focused on a quick rebuild towards a title push.

>But earlier this week, James' agent Rich Paul said he is "not going to be rushed" into making a decision.

>"It's his choice to make and when he makes the choice, he'll make it," Paul said on the Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul podcast.

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