Overview
- ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins said his sources indicate Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have begun recruiting LeBron James to join the Cavaliers.
- James will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and has not announced whether he will keep playing or where he might sign.
- Cleveland’s roster shake-up, including acquiring James Harden and trading Darius Garland, has revived talk of a possible reunion.
- Local reporting says the Cavaliers have positioned themselves to work toward staying below the NBA’s second apron to preserve options beyond a minimum deal.
- The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd said Cleveland is the likeliest landing spot if James continues his career, while doubting he would accept a minimum contract from Dan Gilbert.