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LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers is a ‘long shot’

By Michael Saenz

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 17: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up prior to the game against the LA Clippers at Quicken Loans Arena on November 17, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 17: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up prior to the game against the LA Clippers at Quicken Loans Arena on November 17, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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NBA Rumors: LeBron James signing with the Los Angeles Lakers is reportedly now a “long shot”

The Cleveland Cavaliers, even as they chase the conference-leading Boston Celtics by three games in the standings, are still considered the overwhelming favorites to represent the East in the NBA Finals.

The big reason why? LeBron James is still a member of the Cavs. For now.

LeBron becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season, and could literally sign anywhere he’d wish. Even if the team he wants to join doesn’t have cap space, he has the power to force the team to make room.

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After all, who wouldn’t want to sign the best player in the world?

Over the last two months, there have been two big free agent narratives surrounding LeBron James. The first, him signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. It’s not difficult to see why this was a popular theory. Magic Johnson, LA, the bright lights, Lonzo Ball; it all makes sense. LeBron could bring showtime back to the Lakers and he would be seen as a savior.

The second, LeBron joining Chris Paul, one of his best friends, somewhere – perhaps in Houston. Interestingly, neither of those theories holds much truth to it, according to ESPN.

"[via ESPN]So imagining James’ last act coming in purple and gold isn’t without basis. But as of now, it’s also a longshot, according to league sources.…However, league sources called the concept that James and Paul want to spend their golden years as teammates an overstated assumption."

I firmly believe that LeBron James isn’t going to leave Cleveland for a second time. Although, if he does leave it’s difficult to predict where he’d sign right now. A lot can change between now and July, and LeBron isn’t the predictable type.

When he signed with the Miami Heat in 2010, it came out of left field. Then when he signed in Cleveland in 2014, it was still somewhat quite surprising.

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The bottom line is that there’s no predicting what LeBron James is going to do months from now. The narratives are fun, but claiming that you know what LeBron is going to do in July simply isn’t realistic and a complete waste of time.

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