Miami Heat admit LeBron 'introductory' video posted by mistake

News News Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Miami Heat have confirmed a video teasing LeBron James' potential return to the NBA franchise was posted by mistake. A live stream titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference", scheduled for July 27, was uploaded to the Heat's YouTube channel on Tuesday night but was later deleted. A Miami Heat spokesperson later confirmed the video was mistakenly posted in preparation for James potentially returning to the team with which he won two championships. The error has sent the basketball world into a frenzy as it awaits confirmation of where James will play his 24th NBA season. James' next step has dominated the news agenda ever since the 41-year-old confirmed he would be leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after eight seasons in June. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat have all been linked with the four-time NBA MVP. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player James' long-time friend and agent, Rich Paul, stressed that time would be taken and the next move carefully considered. "We're not going to be rushed. It's his choice to make and, when he makes the choice, he'll make it," he told the Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul podcast. The NBA's GOAT?🐐| LeBron's best career plays! Is LeBron heading to the Warriors? Relive his EPIC 2016 Finals block against them 'We did it!' | Emotions pour out as childhood dreams realised at 2026 NBA Draft Knicks celebrate NBA Championship in style with New York mayor 'Surreal feeling' | Players, fans and Timothee Chalamet celebrate Knicks' historic win Get Sky Sports Log In #{name} Log Out Upgrade #{name} Log Out Get Sky Sports #{name} Log Out Get Sky Sports #{name} Log Out Log Out Home Sports Football F1 Cricket Rugby Union Rugby League Golf Boxing NFL Tennis NBA Racing Darts Netball MMA More Sports Scores Football F1 Cricket Rugby Union Rugby League Golf NFL Tennis Watch Sky Bet More Podcasts Live on Sky Get Sky Sports Sky Sports App Sky Sports with no contract Kick It Out British South Asians in Football document.currentScript.parentElement.config = {"aps":{"pubId":"5213"},"covatic":{"consumption":{"assestType":"text","metadata":{"description":"Get the latest news from the NBA, get scores, standings and team information from Sky Sports.","title":"NBA News & Highlights | Sky Sports"}}},"peer39":{"url":"https:\/\/tags.peer39.com\/1362\/trg_1362.js","id":1362,"timeout":2500},"lazyload":{"fetch-margin-percent":100,"render-margin-percent":12,"mobile-scaling":1},"tag":"\/20346936\/skysports\/nba\/news\/news","targeting":{"artid":"13566171","Sport":"Basketball","Sig":"News Story"}} X Facebook TikTok Instagram YouTube WhatsApp Partners Sky Bet Super 6 TEAMtalk.com Football365.com Sky Sports Channels Sky Sports Main Event Sky Sports Premier League Sky Sports Football Sky Sports+ Sky Sports Cricket Sky Sports Golf Sky Sports F1 Sky Sports Tennis Sky Sports Action Sky Sports News Sky Sports Racing Sky Sports Mix More Sky Sites Sky.com Sky News Sky Go Sky Group Sky For Businesses Sky Partnerships Sky Impact Store Locator Advertise With Us Terms & Conditions Privacy & Cookies Notice Privacy Options Accessibility Information Contact Us ©2026 Sky UK