In today's look into Cavs rumors surrounding Tuesday's start to the 2014 NBA free agency period, the Cleveland Cavaliers might have a better chance at facilitating a LeBron James return to Ohio than most NBA analysts previously expected.
According to Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio, James' impending decision on the open market is a lot less cut-and-dry than most pundits had given it credit for:
Source close to LeBron James says James started "distancing himself" from Heat management during season. Believes decision truly up in air.
— Sam Amico (@SamAmicoFSO) June 29, 2014
In fact, LeBron is very aware of the Cavs' interest in him - despite the team being unsure if the feeling is mutual:
Also told while Cavs have no idea of LeBron's intentions, he's very aware of theirs. — Sam Amico (@SamAmicoFSO) June 29, 2014
The same source speculates that LeBron could very well sign a two-year deal with the Heat, with the potential of opting out again in the summer of 2015.
However, during this offseason, the Cavs might have as good a shot as any to sign James - adding layers of intrigue to what has already been a bombshell summer.
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