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LeBron James Eyeing Return to Cavaliers Amid Lakers Struggles

2/20/2026

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LeBron James could leave the Los Angeles Lakers to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, per NBA insider Brett Siegel.
Siegel cites James's ties to Cleveland and a possible pay cut to join the Cavaliers.
A Cavaliers lineup with LeBron James, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley could contend in the East.
The Lakers sit fifth in the West at 33-21, while the Cavaliers are fourth at 34-21 after a five-game streak.

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LeBron James could leave the Los Angeles Lakers to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, per NBA insider Brett Siegel.
Siegel cites James's ties to Cleveland and a possible pay cut to join the Cavaliers.
A Cavaliers lineup with LeBron James, James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and Evan Mobley could contend in the East.
The Lakers sit fifth in the West at 33-21, while the Cavaliers are fourth at 34-21 after a five-game streak.