LeBron James’ return to the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming NBA season is far from certain. As he nears the twilight of his career, the four-time champion is focused on contending for another title.

As LeBron James' time in LA is seemingly coming to an end, the Cleveland Cavaliers are showing interest, but only in a buyout scenario.

LeBron James’ future in the NBA remains uncertain — and a potential return to the Cleveland Cavaliers depends on a major condition.

During the 2024-25 NBA season with the Lakers, James played in 70 games. He averaged 24.4 points per game to go along with 8.2 assists, 7.8 rebounds, and a steal, while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and knocking down 37.6 percent of his three-point attempts.

The Lakers could end up being the team that unlocks the full role player potential of Ayo Dosunmu, who is stuck with the Bulls.