LeBron James could be headed home in a stunning trade—here’s how the deal benefits both the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers, plus what it means for fantasy basketball.

News broke on Sunday that LeBron James is opting into the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers (H/T Shams Charania of ESPN) at $52.6 million. While that was the expected outcome, several NBA executives and agents found it odd that he didn't appear to have his usual negotiating leverage.

As LeBron James trade speculation looms, an NBA insider proposes a four-team trade that sends the kid from Akron back to the Cavaliers.

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced they have signed Australian forward Luke Travers to another two-way deal this season.

The Cavaliers are bringing back Luke Travers on a two-way contract, according to the NBA transactions log (via HoopsRumors’ Dana Gauruder). Travers, 23, is 6-foot-8 and spent most of his rookie season with the Cleveland Charge of the G League,

The Cleveland Cavaliers are reuniting with veteran forward Larry Nance Jr. on a one-year deal, according to a report from NBA insider Marc Stein. Nance spent 2018-21 with the Cavaliers, and has since played for the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks.