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LeBron James' childhood friend, HS teammate promoted to Cavaliers GM

Published by USA TODAY Sports on September 18, 2026 at 10:45 AM ET

Brandon Weems has been promoted to general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers after rising through the team's front office over the past decade.

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