ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes LeBron James will 99% sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers if he decides to play and is willing to sign a significantly smaller deal.
There's a lot of speculation about LeBron James' next move, as reports suggest that the likelihood of him staying with the Los Angeles Lakers next season remains very small.
LeBron James
LeBron James
LeBron James
MIN: 33.33
PTS: 21.97 (56.4%)
REB: 5.81
AS: 7.06
ST: 1.08
BL: 0.56
TO: 3.08
GM: 36
The Cleveland Cavaliers are currently being mentioned as the most likely destination for LeBron to finish his career, while ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst believes that if LeBron is willing to accept a significantly smaller deal, he would 99% decide to sign with the Cavs.
"The only way the Cavs could add him is to get him to play at either the minimum or maybe make some moves to create flexibility with the tax mid-level exception," Windhorst explained on ESPN Cleveland radio.
"From the Cavs' perspective, it's simple. Basically, they say to LeBron: If you want to play with us, this is what we can offer."
"If he's able and willing to accept that, I think it's 99%," Windhorst added.
This season, the 41-year-old NBA legend is averaging 22 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 7.1 assists in around 33 minutes per game.
Along with the Lakers, he is aiming for another playoff push, as the team currently sits fifth in the competitive Western Conference with a 33-21 record.
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