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As always, speculation has surrounded LeBron James’ future all season.
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Following the trade for Luka Doncic, it seemed like James and the Los Angeles’ front office have had differing opinions.
As a result, he’s been linked to depart from the Lakers organization after eight seasons and one championship.
While the 41-year-old could easily retire, many insiders aren’t quite sold that James would leave the NBA without warning.
NBA insider Tim MacMahon cited Cleveland as a likely destination, saying: “I certainly don’t know what he’s going to do. I know what the rampant speculation is around the league and that is this summer there’s going to be a reunion and potentially a retirement tour for the ages back home again with the Cleveland Cavaliers next year.”
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In 11 seasons with the Cavaliers, James averaged 27.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists over 849 appearances.
Not only would James’ return to his hometown for a second time be meaningful, it’d also give James and Cleveland one last chance at an NBA title run.
Currently, the Cavaliers sit fourth in the Eastern Conference after earning the top-seed in the East last season.
A trio of James, Donovan Mitchell and the newly acquired James Harden would certainly difficult to stop, not to mention Defensive Player of the Year award winner, Evan Mobley.
Either way, only time will tell as LeBron nears the end of his career.
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Following Sunday’s All-Star game, James and the Lakers will return to action Feb. 20 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
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