Throughout the festivities of the All-Star weekend, LeBron consistently referred to himself as a player representing the “home team,” a nod to his deep connection with Cleveland, where he spent the early years of his remarkable journey in the NBA. This gesture, though he now plays for the Lakers, showcased LeBron’s enduring affection for the place that holds a significant chapter of his basketball story.

Here is what Stein said on the Cavs interest in Bron:

“In conversations that I’ve had with people in Cleveland, I think it’s just assumed that the Cavs would jump at the chance to get LeBron back. And I really don’t think that’s the case.”

Recent reports from NBA Insider Marc Stein suggest that the feelings may not be entirely mutual. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ perspective on their former superstar appears to be less warm and cordial. This sentiment likely stems from the fact that the Cavaliers are currently experiencing a resurgence as a competitive team, and this newfound success comes without LeBron James on their roster.

For much of the modern era of basketball, LeBron James was the face of the Cleveland Cavaliers and the driving force behind their most successful years. His departure from the team in 2018 left a significant void that has taken time to fill. Nevertheless, the Cavaliers have managed to rebuild and are now enjoying a resurgence as a formidable team in the league, signaling a new era in Cleveland basketball.

While LeBron’s presence in Cleveland remains a defining part of the franchise’s history, the Cavaliers are writing a new chapter that does not feature him on the court. This evolution has likely contributed to the nuanced feelings surrounding LeBron’s connection to the team, with fans and management focusing on the exciting present and future rather than dwelling on the past.

As LeBron James and the Lakers continue their pursuit of success in the NBA, his acknowledgment of his Cleveland roots serves as a poignant reminder of the lasting impact he has had on the city’s basketball culture. While opinions on his legacy in Cleveland may vary, there is no denying that LeBron’s journey has left an indelible mark on both the Cavaliers franchise and the broader NBA landscape.

Listen to Lil Boom F*** Kyrie Irving below:

Wow, just wow. Danny Ainge is pushing the chips in the middle of the table and going for it with the Kyrie/Hayward/Tatum core and Cleveland is quietly poised for another deep run and if they cannot retain Love, Thomas or Lebron the Nets pick steps right into the rebuild.

So the Cavs got a MVP candidate, a solid big, and a lottery pick for Kyrie. Not bad.

Fire the GM.

Outside of the jokes, Cleveland did make a move. Derrick Rose is coming to the squad and not for nothing he had a pretty good year last year.

Check out the news below:

Derrick Rose has committed to sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers and completed his physical exam today, league sources tell The Vertical.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 24, 2017

Free agent Derrick Rose has reached an agreement on a one-year, $2.1 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources tell ESPN.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 24, 2017

The Cavs are looking to deal for Jimmy Butler ASAP:

The Cavaliers, per league sources, have been working today on assembling multi-team trade scenarios to try to acquire Chicago's Jimmy Butler

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) June 19, 2017

During the finals Lebron wore an Undertaker shirt. Teammate Kevin Love brought out the WWE title after the big win but they have taken it to the next level. The Cavs have enlisted the services of the Deadman himself.

That’s right, the Cavs brought out the Undertaker:

The freaking Undertaker is here at the Q! Remember LeBron holding the trophy with his shirt! @wkyc #defendtheland #undertaker pic.twitter.com/mesZ4S5Zhu

— Dave Chudowsky (@DaveChudowsky) October 25, 2016

JAMES JONES MEETS THE UNDERTAKER?!

WHAT?!?! pic.twitter.com/TBiHbPw5SN

— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) October 25, 2016

The Undertaker is here pic.twitter.com/TC9GDuGD28

— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) October 25, 2016

gm lebron: i need the undertaker on the team

dan gilbert: lebron that's impossible

gm lebron: i can always opt out… pic.twitter.com/If1KEf8Cq9

— Rip Pepsi (@jakefil) October 25, 2016

We’ll see what Lebron and company do to bounce back. For now it’s all about “Chef Curry with the pot” according to Drake, who isn’t the only rapper to drop a few bars about the 2014-2015 NBA season.

Flash back to the amazing action of the NBA finals with this freestyle by Will Ruck. It’s only fifteen seconds but I think it’s the best IG video you’ll click on all day. Check it out below.

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The cliff notes breakdown like this:
-Wade opted out so that Miami could clear the cap and offer two maxes
-Miami signs Bosh and Lebron
-Miami wins two titles with Wade, Bosh, and James all earning less than max contracts
-Lebron opts out, seeking max contract
-Lebron returns to CLEVELAND not Miami
-Wade is left without a max contract
-Wade opts out, seeking the $20 million per year he initially opted out in order to provide room to sign James and Bosh

So now Wade is giving mixed signals because the Heat aren’t looking to offer that $20 million. First, his father shows up in a Cleveland shirt at a public event and then reports leak that Wade is looking at LA as a destination:

Dwyane Wade and the Los Angeles Lakers have mutual interest, according to league sources.

Do I think Wade will leave Miami? Nope. This is little more than posturing to get his $20 million, nothing more to see here.

First it was Taj Gibson, then is was Kyle Korver, and now Horford. Delly has a history of these types of plays and it is calling into question whether or not Matthew Dellavedova is a dirty player.

My opinion:

Taj Gibson incident- 100% intentional. There is no place in the game for this. If you want to Figure Four Leglock people there is a time and place for that, and that is the WWE.

Kyle Korver incident- looks unintentional, but I’m not going to give the benefit of the doubt. Delly is going 100% for the ball but at the same time I think he had every intention of making solid body contact with Kyle Korver who isn’t a physical player.

Al Horford incident- Horford locks Delly’s arm and they both trip over Demare Carroll’s back. Regardless of whether Dellavedova intentionally falls on Horford’s leg it is actually Horford who initiates the whole fall.

So is Matthew Dellavedova a dirty player? I’m going to lean no, but he needs to lay off the chippy plays. If this was the 90’s he would have fit right in with the Anthony Mason, Charles Oakley, Scottie Pippen and Reggie Miller’s of the Association but that type of basketball simply isn’t being played right now. The Association has moved past that level of physical contact.

I think Delly should adjust his game a little before he’s thrown out when the Cavs need him most.

It seems like this organization cannot get anything right. The NBA grants you #1 pick after #1 pick and you still do things like this.

Awaiting the “Summer of Drew” and “The Decision 2.0″….