Cavaliers’ Stance on Bringing Back LeBron James Receives Negative Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cleveland Cavaliers closed out the 2024-25 regular season with a 64-18 record, securing the top seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference only to be upset in the second round by the Indiana Pacers, 4-1.

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James do not appear to be on good terms currently. Plenty of reports have come out that suggest the two sides could part ways. Some think a trade might occur. Others simply think that James will play out the final season on his contract and either leave for another team or retire next offseason.

Lebron James' tenure with the Lakers could soon end. A potential suitor is the Cleveland Cavs with USC Trojan Evan Mobley