The date for LeBron James' signing press conference has emerged... Miami Heat's massive blunder: "Prepared for his return, but it was released by mistake"

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'LeBron James Signing Press Conference, July 27.'

The Miami Heat of the U.S. National Basketball Association (NBA) committed a massive blunder. This has even raised suspicions that LeBron James' (41) next destination may already be decided.

Reuters reported on the 22nd (Korean time) that "Miami accidentally published a live broadcast link titled 'LeBron James Signing Press Conference' on the team's YouTube channel."

According to the report, the post included a specific date: "July 27." The post was deleted shortly after it went public.

LeBron is regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history alongside basketball legend Michael Jordan. Last month, he announced he would not renew his contract with his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, becoming a free agent (FA) for the first time since 2018. He is currently seeking a new team.

In this context, Miami's publication of a post titled "LeBron James Signing Press Conference" caused an uproar across the entire NBA. Speculation quickly spread beyond mere transfer rumors, suggesting that his return to Miami had already progressed significantly.

After deleting the post, Miami immediately admitted it was a mistake. The Heat organization explained via ESPN: "The team's social media department was preparing for the possibility of superstar forward LeBron returning to Miami, and during this process, the link was accidentally published."

However, the revelation that Miami had prepared a live broadcast link and date for a signing press conference with LeBron's return in mind has further fueled transfer rumors.

Miami was LeBron's former team. From 2010 to 2014, he played four seasons in Miami and won two NBA championships.

Alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, LeBron formed the "Big Three" and led Miami to the NBA Finals for four consecutive years. He reached the pinnacle in 2012 and 2013, marking his prime with brilliant achievements.

Afterward, LeBron returned to his first professional team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he played four seasons, and joined the Lakers in 2018.

This summer, potential destinations for LeBron include Miami, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Golden State Warriors. There are also predictions that he may return once again to his original team, Cleveland.

Over 23 seasons, LeBron has appeared in 1,622 games, the most in NBA history. He has accumulated 43,440 career points, placing him atop the all-time scoring list. Additionally, he has won four Cha Rye (수상) regular season Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards and secured four NBA championships. His career averages stand at 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game.

In the 2025–2026 season, while still with the Lakers, LeBron played in 60 games, averaging 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, and 6.1 rebounds. Despite being past his prime, he continued to demonstrate top-tier competitiveness that defies belief for a veteran over 40.

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