Everyone has kept their eyes open to see what the future holds for LeBron James after this season, and whether he will retire. If he continues to keep playing, there are rumors that he may decide to go back to where it all started for him, the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points.
“As for LeBron and his future, many around the NBA are still of the belief that the 2025-26 season will not be his last. League sources who spoke with ClutchPoints believe James has one more year left in him and that he will want to finish his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers, making what would be his 24 years in the league full circle,” Siegel wrote.
The Cavaliers have reportedly said they’re open to bringing back James next season, and they have the necessary things in order to do so. The first thing they’d have to do is cut salary, which means a few players on the current roster would have to go.
“Max Strus and Jarrett Allen were two players who emerged in trade rumors during the days leading up to the deadline, yet both players remained with Cleveland,” Siegel wrote. “Could one or both players be involved in more discussions this offseason? Will the Cavs look to make a significant upgrade next to Harden and Donovan Mitchell using these two players?
“Whatever the case may be here with the Cavs’ offseason plans, they can create enough space to give James a contract other than a minimum deal. Whether or not Cleveland would be willing to part ways with key assets like Strus and Allen to make this possible is the big question.”
With this being the last year of James’ deal with the Lakers, he can go and explore the market and see where he fits best. At this point, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he found himself back in Cleveland to end his NBA career, and the Cavs will do whatever they can to sign him.