Windhorst - What Donovan has with the Cavs is what LeBron has with the Lakers in fact it might even be stronger - WindhorstESPN on Donovan Mitchell's level of influence with the Cavs

Windhorst LeBron's intention is to play and the focus right now is making a deal with the Lakers They are negotiating I think he's going to try and make a deal with the Lakers The league generally believes the two sides are going to come together

Windhorst Some of the owners who are trying to get LeBron were talking to each other and were like have you heard anything Nope Have you heard anything Nope LeBron is reaching out and talking to players on some of these teams and they report back to their GM or coach Hey LeBron called

Windhorst If LeBron Doesnt Make Up His Mind Soon Hell Likely Be Out Of LA If LeBron isnt ready to make up his mind the consequence is increasing the chance of the Lakers moving on I think LeBron fully understands that

Interviewer Give me your pitch for LeBron to come back to Cleveland Donovon Mitchell I mean its home Weve done it once Lets do it again Simple as that InterviewerWill you cry when LeBron retires Donovon No I dont think so Could be great to a part of that if its his last year

Brian Windhorst I admire the Heat organization so much I value the relationships createdI learned so much listening to RileyThey conduct themselves w professionalism class I've got nothing but wonderful positive things to say about MiamiI think LeBron might feel the same

Windhorst on Lebron's next team No one is operating with knowledge MacMahon Exactly Everybody is guessing Windhorst I wish I could tell you 'my sources are saying X' but the sources I talk to aren't speaking with knowledge and the people who have knowledge are not speaking