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.

Before James pens his next heartfelt "Coming Home" letter, he should know that Cleveland's basketball culture has evolved in his absence.

Despite the growing noise surrounding LeBron James at the NBA summer league, the Los Angeles Lakers never entertained trade or buyout talks with the four-time NBA champion. The report sheds light on weeks of speculation that intensified after James picked up his $52.

Despite an offseason of rumors and speculation, LeBron James is expected to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2025-26 season, The Athletic reported Wednesday. The Lakers and James have not engaged in talks about a trade or buyout,

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.

The Cleveland Cavaliers would seem to be the logical choice for James if he were to end his career outside of LA. He spent 11 seasons with the team, he’s from the area, and the Cavs have a championship-caliber team on paper that hasn’t translated to the playoffs yet. James could be the missing piece that gets them over the hump.

Hakeem Olajuwon on what separates Michael Jordan from LeBron James: "Jordan was a far more superior player in a very, very tough league" originally appeared on Basketball Network. Hakeem Olajuwon did not sugarcoat his answer when asked to weigh in on the GOAT debate during a 2015 interview.