LeBron James says he considered a third return to the Cavaliers

LeBron James admitted he seriously considered returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers again before deciding the next chapter of his career. Speaking to reporters, the player said he was trying to clarify how he wanted his career to end while weighing that option.

James did not want to share the details of those discussions, but he acknowledged that the Cleveland option was seriously on the table. He also hinted that the decision was personal as well as sporting.

James spent his first seven seasons with the Cavaliers, returned to Cleveland after his time in Miami, and won an NBA championship with the team in 2016. As a result, his bond with the city remains one of the most important storylines of his career.

The Sixers' 29-point comeback against Cleveland also kept James's comments in the news. It is not yet clear how much those discussions shaped the Philadelphia decision.