LeBron James has been with the Lakers for over 3 years now. He helped them win a championship in his 2nd season. However, his contract with the Lakers ends in 2023 summer and his future is up in the air. Recently, reports linked him with a move back to the Cavaliers. But Marc Stein has quashed those rumors stating the Cavs don’t want LeBron James to return for the 2nd time.

King James has been one of the best players this season. But the Lakers are struggling and sit 9th in the Western Conference with a poor record. James has been single-handedly carrying the purple and gold this season and is frustrated with the team’s results.

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But despite the results, James has reiterated that he is a Laker and is focused on winning with them. However, James has one wish before retirement: to play alongside his son, Bronny James. James, however, has kept his options open and didn’t rule out a return to Cleveland. But a recent report from NBA insider Marc Stein states that the Cavs are no longer interested in a LeBron reunion (again).

Cavaliers not interested in bringing LeBron James back

NBA insider Marc Stein recently reported that the Cavaliers don’t want a ‘third LeBron dance’. He added that the Cavs are building for the long term and want to stay focused on the same.

“The Cavs do not want to do a third LeBron dance. This franchise, this organization, this ownership, this front office, they’ve had to hear, for a zillion years, you’ve never done anything without LeBron, LeBron is your only path to relevance and success, there hasn’t been a playoff berth without LeBron since ’98’,” Marc Stein reported.

Stein continued: “LeBron is the ultimate Cleveland sports hero, he led the Cavs to a comeback from 3-1, something no one had ever come back from… But I think, truth be told, they would prefer not to welcome him back, and they want to see what they can build around this amazing young group that they have right now.”

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The Cavaliers are having a good season and sit 5th at the eastern conference table. They are currently on 36-25 and have a good chance of making it to the playoffs. Ever since LeBron James departed to LA from the Cavs, the Cleveland-based franchise has been building for the long term. They are have also performed well with several young stars on their side.

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James, however, is targeting his fifth championship with around a year remaining with the Lakers. Can James win his fifth before leaving the Lakers? Let us know in the comment section below.