Less than 12 hours after LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a Game 7 win over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals—the organization's first title—Stephen A. Smith of ESPN reported that James would consider signing with the Los Angeles Lakers if he left Cleveland in free agency this summer.
"I'm hearing that it's a huge possibility that if he leaves Cleveland, the Lakers could be in the mix," Smith reported, per First Take.
He defended the possibility of James joining the Lakers when challenged about it on Twitter:
Smith previously suggested on First Take in May that James could leave Cleveland if the team won a title this season (h/t Dan Feldman of Pro Basketball Talk):
I’m in Miami last week. I’m in Miami a few months ago. Skip Bayless, I’m hearing about a return to Miami if this man wins. He ain’t going nowhere if he loses. But, if he wins, his options are open. LA, but especially Miami, a return to South Beach.
Look man, there’s a lot going on. And there’s a lot riding on him winning. Losi ...
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LeBron James Rumors: Lakers Reportedly ‘In the Mix’ If Star Leaves Cavaliers
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