The Miami Heat came close to landing one of the biggest names in NBA history this offseason. They were the frontrunners in the LeBron James sweepstakes before the four-time MVP ultimately chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.

How each outlet headlined it

• Yahoo Sports center

  The Miami Heat came close to landing one of the biggest names in NBA history this offseason. They were the frontrunners in the LeBron James sweepstakes before the four-time MVP ultimately chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers.
• Sporting News center

  The Miami Heat lost out on LeBron James. Now, they are heading in the right direction to sign a six-time All-Star.