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"Those same sources said the Lakers have received no indication from James or his representatives that he would request a trade or ask to be bought out of the final year of his contract, which will be his eighth season with the Lakers, the longest consecutive stretch spent with one organization in his career."
Richard Jefferson says playing with LeBron James “sucks” as he and Channing Frye explain the high expectations.
Before James pens his next heartfelt "Coming Home" letter, he should know that Cleveland's basketball culture has evolved in his absence.
The idea of LeBron finding his way back to Cleveland for a third stint was set ablaze following his decision to accept his player option, along with an eye-catching statement released by himself and Rich Paul that had many wondering whether or not James was aspiring for a trade behind closed doors.
LeBron James is expected back with the Los Angeles Lakers to start the 2025-26 season. But will he end the year some place else?
LeBron James can only return to the Cleveland Cavaliers if the NBA icon gets bought out by the Los Angeles Lakers before training camp. NBA insiders Dan Woike and Joe Vardon of The Athletic have the details.
LeBron James and Kyrie Irving formed one of the NBA’s greatest duos during their time together in Cleveland. Their three-year NBA journey together culminated in the Cavaliers bouncing back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Golden State Warriors in the 2016 NBA Finals.
Over the weekend, NBA insider Brandon Robinson reported that four teams were interested in trading for the Lakers superstar: the Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers. However, a fifth team has now emerged with interest in trading for James.