Breaking: LeBron James to Return to Cleveland For Final Season of Illustrious Career

Breaking: LeBron James Will Not Return to Cleveland, Signs With 76ers

At 41 years old, James, one of basketball's greatest players of all time, will not return to Cleveland for one last run.

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Apr 29, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Breaking: LeBron James to Return to Cleveland For Final Season of Illustrious Career

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