Many around the NBA believe LeBron James is most likely to return to the Cavaliers, as the Lakers shift their focus toward building around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, with ESPN's Tim MacMahon saying that James is currently "a guest in his own home" in Los Angeles.
People around the league believe that LeBron James is most likely to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers next season, as the Los Angeles Lakers increasingly focus on building around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
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"In Los Angeles right now with the Lakers, LeBron James is a guest in his own home," MacMahon said during an appearance on ESPN's Get Up.
Now in the record-breaking 23rd NBA season, James remains uncertain about whether he will play next year. Sources told The Athletic that he is being sincere about keeping his options open and avoiding any permanent decisions during the season.
Around the league, the prevailing belief is that if LeBron chooses to continue playing, he will either re-sign with the Lakers or return to Cleveland for a third stint with the Cavs.
That said, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are expected to make a strong push to recruit James to the Golden State Warriors when free agency begins, leaning on their close relationship with him and long-standing mutual connections.
For the first time in his career, James would not have full control over his future if he decides to keep playing. He will enter the offseason as a 41-year-old unrestricted free agent.
The future Hall of Famer turns 42 in December and has been in the NBA since 2003.
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