LeBron James: Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Star’s Future with Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James has a player option for the 2016-17 season, leaving open the possibility that he could become an unrestricted free agent and sign elsewhere this summer.

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James Reportedly May Leave Cavs if Team Wins Title This Season Monday, May 23

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said on First Take last week that if the Cleveland Cavaliers win a title this year, LeBron James could leave the team for the Los Angeles Lakers or Miami Heat.  

Here are Smith’s comments, via Dan Feldman of Pro Basketball Talk:

LeBron James promised the city of Cleveland, “I’m coming back to bring you that elusive title that has escaped this city since 1964.” He never said anything about staying once he does accomplish that.

I’m in Miami last week. I’m in Miami a few months ago. Skip Bayless, I’m hearing about a return to Miami if this man wins. He ain’t going nowhere if he loses. But, if he wins, his options are open. LA, but especially Miami, a return to South Beach.

Look man, there’s a lot going on. And there’s a lot riding on him winning. Losing changes everything, because it keeps there in Cleveland. But more importantly, it keeps him stuck, because he knows he can’t leave until he fulfills his promise. And if you can’t because …

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