While there have been all sorts of crazy rumors that suggest LeBron James has already decided that he will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers this summer, the four-time NBA MVP is still contemplating his next move, according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith.
Stephen A Smith, on ESPN radio, says Lebron’s camp has told him: “We have not made a choice yet, no matter what anybody else says…" (con't)
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) July 9, 2014
(continued) “…We have an open mind going into tonight’s meeting with Riley”
— Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) July 9, 2014
This is a similar sentiment to the one spoken by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on Tuesday night.
Well done @WindhorstESPN on SC. Rumors: “Reckless… LeBron has told nobody where he’s going… Bc otherwise rest of league wouldn’t be frozen.”
— Jorge Sedano (@SedanoESPN) July 9, 2014
These reports from Windhorst and Smith certainly make the most sense. It would be odd if LeBron had made up his mind before even speaking to Pat Riley about his direction for the Miami Heat’s future.
Riley is the one that helped convince LeBron to leave Cleveland in the first place, and for a discount as well. It shouldn’t shock anyone if LeBron’s meeting with Pat has a big impact on what James ultimately decides to do this summer.
Still, it does seem like LeBron is considering a move back to Cleveland more than many of us expected him to when free agency began.
Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday that James has spoken with free agents about teaming up with him if he leaves the Heat.
For the Cavaliers, there are no assurances James will sign with them, but he did reach out to two veteran free agents last week about joining him if he were to leave Miami, sources told Yahoo Sports. Sharp-shooting forward Mike Miller was one of them.
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