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Amid uncertainty regarding his future with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James continues to be mentioned among potential candidates to join the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2026 NBA offseason. James last played for the Cavs in 2018,
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden reportedly begin recruiting LeBron James as Cavaliers reunion buzz grows after Harden’s trade.
On paper, it sounds overwhelming offensively. But Lou Williams recently threw some cold water on the hype, suggesting it might mirror the 2003-04 Lakers experiment that didn't end in a title. Back then, Los Angeles added Gary Payton and Karl Malone to an already loaded core featuring Kobe and Shaq. Such a lineup also looked unstoppable on paper.