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A new insider report has intensified speculation surrounding LeBron James and the Cavaliers amid growing pressure during its playoff run.
When James led the Lakers to the second round, it underscored an awkward reality for both sides: They might need each other more than either would care to admit.
Could LeBron James actually leave the Los Angeles Lakers? That’s the question dominating NBA conversations after another disappointing playoff ending in Los Angeles, and now Stephen A. Smith has weighed in with what he believes are the five best landing spots for the NBA superstar next season.
Now more than ever — not when he made "The Decision" in 2010, returned to Cleveland in 2014, or joined the Lakers in 2018 — LeBron James has complete freedom over his basketball future. At 41 years old,
Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starred in front of the Los Angeles crowd, finishing with 35 points and eight assists to lead Oklahoma City into the Western Conference Finals. For the Lakers, James produced 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves combined for 52 points in a losing effort.