Bill Simmons claims LeBron James was going to join Cleveland Cavaliers but ‘something happened’

Bill Simmons stated on his podcast that LeBron James was preparing to rejoin the Cleveland Cavaliers before an unexpected issue halted the move. Despite widespread rumors linking him with a return to Cleveland after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers, James opted to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers instead.

According to Simmons, James's choice to join Philadelphia was driven by his pursuit of winning another NBA championship. Simmons noted that negotiations with the Cavaliers broke down unexpectedly, though the exact reasons surrounding the collapse of the deal remain unknown.