LeBron James is in the middle of his 23rd NBA season (and eighth with the Los Angeles Lakers).
The future Hall of Famer (at 41) is currently averaging 22.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 50.7% from the field and 32.8% from three-point range in 28 games.
NBA World Reacts To LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers Rumor
On Wednesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Cavaliers in Cleveland.
Before the game, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported that the Cavs would be interested in a reunion with James.
New story: LeBron says his best season was 2017-18 in his farewell to Cleveland. There was chaos, there was greatness. And there were parallels to ‘25-26 https://t.co/JblcdMOkSE
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 28, 2026
As expected, many people reacted to the rumor on social media:
Evan Sidery: “The Cavaliers are open to signing LeBron James this summer to finish out his career, per @mcten. There has been little to no discussion thus far on LeBron, an upcoming unrestricted free agent, re-signing with the Lakers as they turn the page to the Luka Doncic era.”
The Cavaliers are open to signing LeBron James this summer to finish out his career, per @mcten.
There has been little to no discussion thus far on LeBron, an upcoming unrestricted free agent, re-signing with the Lakers as they turn the page to the Luka Doncic era. pic.twitter.com/2UnlZTxaXP
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 28, 2026
@NickPedone12: “According to @mcten the Cleveland Cavaliers are officially open to reuniting with LeBron James. Buckle up. #LetEmKnow”
According to @mcten the Cleveland Cavaliers are officially open to reuniting with LeBron James.
Buckle up. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/Kczy57tkul
— Nick Pedone (@NickPedone12) January 28, 2026
@theScore: “Cleveland is open to the possibility of a fairytale ending for LeBron ahead of his upcoming free agency. 💛”
Cleveland is open to the possibility of a fairytale ending for LeBron ahead of his upcoming free agency. 💛 pic.twitter.com/YCANVTcNds
— theScore (@theScore) January 28, 2026
@Prince_of_Nepal: “Can’t wait, he is our franchise goat who delivered us a championship. A final run to honor him and go for it one last time would be a story book ending.”
Kenny Smith and @SHAQ both believe LeBron will be back next season 👀 pic.twitter.com/hqCyCzHQ1r
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 28, 2026
James had two stints with the Cavs, leading to a title in 2016 (over the Golden State Warriors).
He signed with the Lakers during the summer of 2018.
LeBron & Bronny return to Cleveland, with a special welcome from the Cavs 🫶
LAL-CLE | 7pm/et | ESPN pic.twitter.com/8y4KJPd67L
— NBA (@NBA) January 28, 2026
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Right now, the Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 28-17 record in 45 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak.
On the other side, the Cavs are the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 28-20 record in 48 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak.
