NBA Insider Says Cavs Likely Destination if LeBron’s Traded + The Key to Making It Happen

Things in Cleveland are going fairly darn properly, with a 26-15 file which has them in fourth place within the East, they’d get dwelling court docket benefit if the playoffs began at this time.

Led by Mr 71 factors, Donovan Mitchell, together with gamers just like the staff’s rebounds chief Jarrett Allen and Darius Garland, if they preserve taking part in properly they’ll find yourself within the playoffs for the primary time since 1998 with out LeBron James.

But right here’s the factor: there’s rumors floating round that LeBron would possibly make a homecoming to Cleveland. According to one exec within the Eastern Conference, Cleveland is without doubt one of the “most likely” locations LeBron would find yourself if he will get traded.

It all relies on one participant apparently: Kevin Love. Love is the kingpin in making a homecoming occur.

Love and LeBron performed collectively in Cleveland from 2014-18 and helped the staff to 4 straight journeys to the NBA Finals and a championship in 2016.

So many reminiscences and a lot love (if you’ll) have been shared between the 2 in that point so it is sensible LeBron would need him there.

34-year-old Love is in his ninth yr with the Cavaliers so if they will provide him a contract extension after this season, particularly if it lures James there, it might properly be price it.

“That is the most likely thing, if he wants it all to end on a good note,” the executive told Sean Deveney. “Go back to Cleveland one last time. It is a good team, you can win, and it is where it all started. No one’s going to hate him for going to Cleveland again. The trick is getting the numbers to match up, if you could do something with Kevin Love’s contract, that could be the key.”

Imagine LeBron sliding into that open wing spot on the Cavs’ roster and being surrounded by up-and-coming stars.

He’d have to do loads lower than he’s doing for the Lakers now, that’s for positive.

It might be a win-win for everybody.

But we’ll simply have to wait and see what occurs.