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LeBron James was one of the most hyped prospects to enter the NBA in league history in 2003, and it didn't take him long to show he was indeed the real deal. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected James with the first pick in the 2003 NBA Draft,
LeBron James has been floated as a potential trade target for the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer. The veteran superstar recently opted into his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks hope LeBron James gets bought out by the Los Angeles Lakers before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, according to Anthony Irwin of ClutchPoints.
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’ old teammate Richard Jefferson has played down the concerns about his current situation. LeBron has already made his choice: he wants to stay with the LA Lakers next season. But that doesn’t mean he’s satisfied with how things are going.
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.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as LeBron James Sends Congratulations to Cavaliers Assistant GM Amid Trade Speculation.
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.
Former Cleveland Cavaliers player Richard Jefferson recently opened up on what it’s like being teammates with LeBron James during their short stint together from 2015 to 2017.