Cleveland Cavaliers fans were divided on rumors of a potential LeBron James homecoming fueled by social media drama and no-so-cryptic moves by James.
Cavs fans opened their July to a stream of LeBron's summer vacation to Cleveland being well-broadcast on social media. While James often returns to his home state of Ohio during the offseason, the timing of his return amid a heated feud with the Los Angeles Lakers added a conspiratorial element to his Cleveland tour.
As the leading contender in the Eastern Conference after a string on injuries hampered the cores of numerous rivals, LeBron's return would have put the Cavaliers over the top as a heavy favorite to reach, and likely win, the NBA Finals.