The Houston Rockets, the hottest team in the league at 20-4, believe they can sign Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James in the 2018 offseason when James inevitably opts out of his contract — possibly in an effort to secure his last long-term max contract as he takes advantage of the CBA’s new Over-38 rule.
Quote transcribed by USA Today’s Sam Amick:
While James has made it clear that he won’t deliberate his uncertain future until the Cavs’ season is complete, there is strong belief in Rockets circles that they’ll have a legitimate shot at landing the four-time MVP this summer.