The Cleveland Cavaliers might make minor adjustments this summer, or they could try for huge swings.
And, of course, they could attempt to bring LeBron James back to Cleveland.
Kevin O’Connor thinks that’s the right move, and he listed why on social media.
“LeBron James to the Cavaliers would require getting under the second apron, which would mean losing Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, and a third guy: probably Max Strus. Could trading them be a low key salary dump for Cleveland? Then whenever LeBron retires, the front office would have cap flexibility to build next to Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley with better-fitting players than Allen and Garland. So in a strange way, adding LeBron could help optimize their short-term title odds while also helping in the longer term. It’d be a complicated trade. But if the chance is there, the Cavs should all-in on LeBron,” O’Connor posted on X.
LeBron James to the Cavaliers would require getting under the second apron, which would mean losing Jarrett Allen, Darius Garland, and a third guy: probably Max Strus.
It’s a lot to give up for a player who may not put you over the top and may have only one year left. Then… pic.twitter.com/pfT9VaPcAw
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) June 29, 2025
O’Connor’s explanation makes a lot of sense, and it’ll surely convince some fans who are on the fence.
When it comes to talent, it’s obvious that James would bring a ton of it to Cleveland.
Even though he is 40 years old and getting closer to retirement, James is a powerful and consequential player who could greatly help the Cavaliers.
But when it comes to finances, getting James would be tricky, and they would have to make some strategic moves in order to have the salary space for him.
It’s certainly possible, but it wouldn’t be easy.
Would it be worth it?
James would retire as a Cavalier and could bring another level of glory to the team.
But at this point in his career, is James the right move, especially with all the contractual tricks the Cavaliers would have to make?
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