LeBron James Could Rejoin Cleveland Cavaliers For Discounted Rate

Merlin sees a possible LeBron James reunion with the Cleveland Cavaliers if the star accepts a steep pay cut. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says Cleveland could bring him in at the veteran minimum or the mid-level exception and added, "If he's able and willing, and is willing to accept that money, I think it's 99 percent." At 41 LeBron is still averaging about 22 points, 7.1 assists and 5.8 rebounds and would pair with Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. Merlin senses the pull of a storybook ending in his hometown, and a retirement tour would be very lucrative, as Anthony Lima noted. Still, LeBron has grown comfortable in Los Angeles and the Lakers are open to another season. The choice will come down to heart, legacy, and how much money he is willing to leave on the table.