What happened: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson spoke about the organization's pursuit of free agent LeBron James during an appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio. James remains on the open market after the NBA moratorium officially lifted on July 6, making him eligible to sign with any franchise.

Why it matters: Adding James would provide veteran leadership and scoring alongside All-NBA guard Donovan Mitchell, who committed to Cleveland on a four-year, $273 million maximum extension earlier this month. A reunion would mark James's third stint with the Cavaliers after previously leading the franchise to four consecutive NBA Finals appearances and the 2016 championship.

What to watch: Cleveland's front office will continue roster negotiations as free agents finalize commitments across the league during the July signing period.