Cleveland, OH
Cavs’ Dan Gilbert Mistake Will Cost Them LeBron Reunion
If Cavaliers fans were holding out hope that LeBron could return to Cleveland one last time, that might be out the window now.
Brian Windhorst reported this week that Cavs owner Dan Gilbert is expected to be ‘significantly’ more involved with basketball operations decisions this offseason.
And it’s no secret how Gilbert and James feel about each other.
However, you could make a case that it doesn’t matter what Gilbert’s involvement is with the Cavaliers.
James still returned to Cleveland even after Gilbert penned a letter dismissing him in 2010.
And it wouldn’t be a surprise if Gilbert could swallow his ego for the sake of winning. But Gilbert and James aside, there’s little motivation for this reunion.
How much will Dan Gilbert be involved in this Cavs offseason?
“Significantly… absolutely, Dan is heavily involved,” – @WindhorstESPN. pic.twitter.com/hX5mJVUsqU
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) May 16, 2024
The Cavaliers looked abysmal in the NBA Playoffs this season as they barely escaped a first-round matchup with the Orlando Magic and had no chance against the Boston Celtics.
Donovan Mitchell could be on the way out, and that’d mean Cleveland would have to bring in James AND another star player if it wants to be a contender.
To make matters worse, Gilbert reportedly said he would not trade Mitchell to the Lakers, which further signifies the bad blood between the two is still alive and well.
A second reunion just doesn’t make much sense. Cleveland is too far away from winning. James already made good on his word and took them to the promised land. And Gilbert probably isn’t going to bend over backwards to make this happen.
If anything, this is a sign that there are going to be some major moves made this offseason as Gilbert begins a rebuild – or at least a restructuring.
If anything, Cleveland fans can take comfort in knowing that this reunion already happened once and resulted with an NBA Championship.
More Cleveland Cavaliers Team News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Make that a trio of commitment in the Class of 2027 this week for the Louisville football program.
Cleveland (Oh.) Brush defensive end Munir Lewis announced Wednesday that he has committed to the Cardinals. He’s the third commit in the last four days for UofL, Bradenton (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney defensive lineman Kaleb Exume committing on Sunday and Tampa (Fla.) Carrollwood Day two-way athlete Brooklyn Maxey doing so on Monday.
Lewis chose Louisville out of a top seven that also consisted of Ohio State, Michigan State, Illinois, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech and Purdue. He also held offers from Cincinnati, Minnesota, Wisconsin plus several others, and made multiple visits to UofL’s campus – including this past Friday for the spring game. He’s set to return for an official visit this May.
The 6-foot-5, 245-pound defensive end is regarded as the 23rd-ranked prospect in the state of Ohio, the No. 50 edge rusher in the Class of 2027, and the No. 592 recruit in the nation, per the 247Sports Composite.
Lewis was an explosive force for Brush as a junior this past season. He collected 55 total tackles, 13.5 for loss, nine sacks, four pass breakup, a forced fumbles and over 20 quarterback pressures. He helped Brush finish the 2025 season with a 6-4 record.
Lewis is the 12th commitment in Louisville’s 2027 recruiting class, which is on pace to be the best in school history. he joins a class that not only ranks as the best class in the ACC, but the No. 8 class in the nation, per the 247Sports Composite. Four of their commitments are regarded as four-star prospects by the composite.
He’s also the latest in a budding pipeline to the state of Ohio, which has been championed by Executive Director of Football Personnel and Recruiting Vince Marrow. Five of Louisville’s 12 commitments in the 2027 cycle are from the Buckeye State, with three hailing from the Cincinnati area and the other two coming from Cleveland.
Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram for the latest news.
More Cardinals Stories
(Photo of
Follow
Cleveland, OH
American Cornhole League Cleveland Signature Open | April 24, 2026 | Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
American Cornhole League is bringing the heat to the boards in Cleveland with $150,000 on the line. Join us on April 24-26, 2026, for elite competition where amateurs and pros collide. Whether you’re a backyard ringer or a seasoned veteran, this is your chance to…
-
New York55 minutes agoCommunication Failures Preceded Deadly Crash at LaGuardia, N.T.S.B. Says
-
Detroit, MI1 hour agoPart of Detroit Riverwalk reopens after infrastructure work
-
San Francisco, CA2 hours ago49ers draft picks: Full list of team’s round-by-round selections
-
Dallas, TX2 hours agoCowboys draft picks tracker: Every selection, live grades
-
Miami, FL2 hours ago5 arrested in undercover teen sex trafficking bust in Miami, authorities say
-
Boston, MA2 hours agoBoston police seek missing 12-year-old from Dorchester
-
Denver, CO2 hours agoRoadrunner spotted far from its usual range in Denver surprises birders
-
Seattle, WA2 hours agoTicket Alert: Karol G, Teddy Swims, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week – The Stranger