Why 1 NBA reporter would be 'shocked' if LeBron James joined the Heat

Yahoo Sports' NBA reporter Kevin O'Connor made a pretty surprising prediction on Thursday about where LeBron James might end up... or, rather, where he won't.

>O'Connor said his show this week that he would be "shocked" if James joined the Heat because of what the team already has in place and the fact that James hasn't made his decision yet.

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>Miami is the favorite for James' next stop, but O'Connell doesn't seem to think so. Does this mean a team like the Cleveland Cavaliers is in the driver's seat? Is any team in the driver's seat? How long can this keep going?

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“Miami’s roster is set. So I think if he really wanted to sign with the Miami Heat, I think it would’ve happened by now if he actually wanted the Heat. If there’s nothing the Warriors or Cavs could do to make him want to go there instead of Miami, he’d be in Miami by now! It’s… pic.twitter.com/2t8i2drR0H

— Heat Central (@TheHeatCentral) July 23, 2026We are very much still in limbo with James, and it might be a while before he makes up his mind.

Do we have a timeframe for a decision? Sadly, no.

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