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The Cavaliers may not want LeBron James back?


If LeBron James again decides to tell the Cleveland Cavaliers, “I’m back,” they might have a two-word answer of their own for him — “No, thanks.”

Veteran NBA writer Marc Stein casts some doubt on James’ ability to return to Cleveland for a third period of time in a Substack post this week.

“In conversations with people I met in Cleveland, I think everyone just assumed that the Cavs would jump at the chance to bring LeBron back…and I really don’t,” Stein wrote.

Los Angeles Lakers star James, who could become a free agent in 2023, fueled speculation of another homecoming during the All-Star Weekend in Cleveland. James hinting that he is ready for another time with the Cavs.

But it makes sense that the Cavs themselves might not want that on their part. Aged 35-23 this season, this is the first time they have tasted success without James on the roster. Cleveland has focused on developing young and/or homegrown talent with selected players such as Darius Garland and Evan Mobley along with players they have acquired such as Jarrett Allen and Lauri Markkanen. Garland and Allen have been All-Stars this season, and another player the Cavs drafted, the injured Collin Sexton, became a 20-pointer per game.

For as much talent as James has, he comes with his own set of headaches. The four-time MVP has a tendency to overrule his teams, sabotage young player development, make squad decisions and go to war with management when things don’t go his way. We even saw a lot of that in this season with franchises like the Lakers.

James will turn 39 by the time he becomes a free agent. With the amount of scrutiny James attracts and the dysfunction he brings, it’s hard to blame the Cavs if they don’t see James as someone who deserves more, especially since they’ve lived the good life their best without him.





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