William Risman

@MiamiHeatFinest @dru_star @WindhorstESPN Thank you for clarifying your message. You are correct.

@WilliamRisman @dru_star @WindhorstESPN 5th best defensive player*

“You know that I'm from Cleveland, you know my ties there. The more I've looked at this and the more I've had conversations, the more Miami makes sense to me [for LeBron]. And now when I hear him thinking about a couple of years, it makes even more sense to me.” - @WindhorstESPN

LeBron James drops ‘trust the process’ hint as Cavs wait cavaliersnation.com/2026/07/17/leb… via @wearecavsnation How is their a correlation to NBA scheduling and James delay tactics? Unless Silver meant TV scheduling and having the team where James signs receive more televised games.

@MiamiHeatFinest @dru_star @WindhorstESPN Only Antetokounmpo and perhaps Adebayo are better players than James. At worst he’s the 3rd best player on their team.

@dru_star @WindhorstESPN How would he be protected on defense in Cleveland? They have Mitchell and Harden, he’d be defending the best small on the other team 😂. At Miami he’d be the 5th best player on the starting lineup.

@cdubb10711 @AggiesWire I was being optimistic regarding the summer league player. They have Enaruna, Minnix, in the pecking order in front of Rashaun. Tomlin was a standout player in the summer league last season and was not in the rotation for the most part.

@WilliamRisman @AggiesWire Thank goodness Rashaun has never listened to guys with expert opinions like yourself @WilliamRisman

Former Texas A&M star shining for Cavs in NBA Summer League aggieswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/c… via @AggiesWire This fellow is an absolute non entity with no chance to play in the NBA this coming season. Why even mention a player buried beneath the 15th player?

Cavaliers' chances at LeBron James are in danger if latest rumor comes true kingjamesgospel.com/cavaliers-chan… The key word in Windhorst’s update is “may” have a signed deal with a team other than the Cavaliers. The way in which “may” is used, is not definitely.

Cavaliers still have a huge non-LeBron James problem to solve kingjamesgospel.com/cavaliers-stil… The Cavs are burdened with too many small players and are unable to add a guard unless they eliminate one or two such as Schroeder and rebounding Porter.

@esidery There is no team in the NBA that would trade for Dennis Schroeder given his age, expensive contract, and diminutive stature.

The Cavaliers are actively shopping Dennis Schröder in trade talks to create more apron flexibility. Meleek Thomas, Cleveland’s pick at No. 34 overall, is also leading Summer League in scoring. Trading Schröder would also immediately open up a potential pathway for Thomas.

@tech2watches @espn @ShamsCharania The close together eyes, which has a medical term, is merely for humor. You are correct there is no correlation to Charania’s physical features and his reporting of events.

@WilliamRisman @espn @ShamsCharania What does his eyes being too close together have to do with anything

@ShamsCharania latest update on LeBron James' free agency 👑 “There's a focus on Cleveland, Miami and Philadelphia."

@brownsfan2021 @Hoopss This hypothetical lineup has nearly no chance of ever happening. Additionally Allen is earning $28 million this season and will not become relegated to reserve status for aged Demar Derozen.

@WilliamRisman @Hoopss my guess is hed back up/split time with Mobley. Derozen is 2/3, Allen is a 5

The Cleveland Cavaliers are under the impression that they will land both Lebron James and Demar Derozan 🤔 PG: James Harden SG: Donovan Mitchell SF: Demar Derozan PF: LeBron James C: Evan Mobley How far can this team go??

Cavaliers already have an issue that LeBron James would only make worse kingjamesgospel.com/cavaliers-alre… This article is bent upon academic minutiae that has no basis.

@xxisoproblemsx2 @SpinDavies @ThomasMeleek @HoopIndustry @RunTheShow_ Thomas has been similar to Jordan McCrae, with three excellent games showing a knack for scoring and play making. Expectations are now unrealistic, but the Cavs may have to extricate Schroeder, Porter, Strus to let him have rotational playing time.

@SpinDavies @ThomasMeleek @HoopIndustry @RunTheShow_ Man i love this kid takes pride and playing defense i would not be surprised if he gets to play in the regular season he understands that defense will get him minutes and is coachable outstanding pick koby im sorry for doubting

“It’s surreal before you get here, and when you get here, it’s like, I’m really here. I just want to do my best.” Meleek Thomas is showing out for the #Cavs at NBA Summer League with back-to-back 30-point games, but his commitment on the other end is standing out too.

@mbbrennan @Alex__Schiffer James already decided several weeks ago to sign with the Warriors. He was in Puerto Rico with Draymond Green, and is friendly with Curry, Butler and Kerr, and enjoys golf. Unfortunately he is delaying the announcement for promotions, and suspense.

@Alex__Schiffer Guessing Golden State Warriors. 🏀#DubNation

As LeBron James closes in on a decision I surveyed multiple front office executives here at Summer League to see where they think he goes: frontofficesports.com/lebron-james-f…

@ChrisWhatman @TheDunkCentral The Cavs payroll is approximately $183,275,000 with 12 players signed to contracts. The 1st apron is = $209 million, the 2nd = $222 million. Waive Schroeder and save nearly $10 million. If Harden signs for $25 million they are below the $201 million luxury tax.

@WilliamRisman @TheDunkCentral They didn't really have a lot of cap space this off-season to begin.

LeBron going to the Warriors and forming a Big Four with Steph, Draymond, and Porziņģis is gaining steam Cavs - 46% Warriors - 35%

@NateB869505 @Hoopss You can focus on any single game and isolate on an odd circumstance such as Huff’s performance. Allen did a marvelous job in defending much taller Wembanyama and had a 40 point 18 rebound game against the Trailblazers.

@WilliamRisman @Hoopss excellent defenders dont get cooked by Jay Huff

@JayDee885 @NBA__Courtside He’s also pointing to the discombobulated, disorganized coaching by Atkinson. Shumpert was occasionally a part of Cavaliers telecasts, so it’s surprising he would have a negative viewpoint. The Warriors are the ideal team for James based upon obvious reasons.

@NBA__Courtside Damn, Shump…. A team that went to the ECF, but I guess that’s not good enough big dawg

Iman Shumpert on where LeBron James should go: “If this is about a ring, go to Philly. If this is about selling tickets Miami. If this about ended your career the way it should go, go to Cleveland. Just don’t go to Cleveland trying to be happy about a win because you not going to win there. You’re not going to be happy. This is about legacy, the return tour, this is not about winning don’t you dare go over there think it’s rolling with the winners. I don’t know what’s up with them during the playoffs, don’t do it. I’ve been on a team with LeBron when he was frustrated and he felt like he got too much going on. He going to start shipping sh*t out of there, man.” (Via @shumpstreetpod)

@NBA__Courtside When James left the Lakers June 30th he knew exactly what team he planed on joining. He just is keeping the throngs in suspense and hasn’t announced it yet. Stringing out the proclamation for theatrics and intrigue.

LeBron James landing spots: Which team has emerged star's top choice? usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @usatoday This series of hoopla and hyperbole by James and Paul is the antithesis of dignified free agency devoted to the welfare of the acquiring team and not for the tabloids.

Cavaliers Get New LeBron James Boost as Decision Time Nears heavy.com/sports/nba/cle… via @heavysan Propaganda personified, as James knew his intentions the moment he left the Lakers. “Decision” what a farce this melodramatic planned event for theatrics and public relations.