Does LeBron-to-Cleveland Become a Bigger Possibility after Cavs are Swept?

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers · May 26, 2026 · 21m

While the Lakers are still probably the most likely landing spot for LeBron James this summer, there are other franchises that certainly make sense as a destination, even if the fit isn't perfect. Golden State to play with Steph and Draymond, and have that experience. New York, because he's LeBron and it's New York, a basketball institution he's always admired. The Clippers, if he wanted a change but didn't want to leave his family. Miami, for one more run with Spo.

But of all the alternatives, the one people look most to is Cleveland, for pretty obvious reasons.

And now that the Cavs were…