In today's look into Cavs rumors and news, the Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly remaining confident that they have a chance at a reunion with free agent superstar LeBron James.
According to Jason Lloyd of the Akron Beacon Journal (via James Herbert of CBS Sports), the Cavs have been prepping for this moment for too long to give up now:
They have been preparing for months, even years, for this moment. They know any team that gets in front of him will lay out a plan of how they'll win with him, how they'll surround him with top talent and how they can win titles together.
But the Cavs privately feel they can separate themselves in two key areas: This area is still home to him, and Dan Gilbert is willing to cut any check necessary to help the team win.
The Cavs know how much James and his wife, Savannah, love being in Northeast Ohio. He spends plenty of time at his Bath home in the summer, and the Cavs will try to convince him of the merits to return here permanently.
Perhaps more importantly, they'll try to sell him on Gilbert's deep pockets. The history between Gilbert and James is all-too-well documented. Gilbert's letter in the hours after James' departure four years ago did significant damage to the relationship, but what can't be denied is Gilbert's willingness to spend.
Per CBS Sports, the Cavs could also use the Heat's decision to amnesty Mike Miller last summer (without finding a suitable replacement) as ammunition against Miami in any potential talks.
Add into that the recent news of Kyrie Irving's five-year contract extension and you have the perfect storm to successfully pitch James on Cleveland - providing he hasn't already made up his mind to remain on South Beach for the time being.
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