Charania James Harden wants to be with a team that offers long-term security beyond this seasonsomething that was not guaranteed in Los Angeles For Cleveland to acquire Harden at the deadline an extension this summer would likely be necessary

James Harden Wants LeBron in Cleveland I hope he comes to Cleveland It's a perfect storybook finish He's at home you know for his last year

Charania Kawhi Leonards tenure in LA is nearing its end There are multiple teams that would be willing to sign Leonard to the 2-year 120M max contract extension he is demanding but as of now Leonard has indicated he would only sign it with Toronto

Charania LeBron James and the Lakers just simply didnt see eye to eye on what it meant to try compete for a championship Sources close to LeBron tell me that his priorities are clear with his next home he wants to compete for championships he wants to play meaningful basketball

Charania Kawhi Leonard and his camp have it made it clear to every team in the league that hed only be willing to sign an extension with the LA Clippers or the Toronto Raptors

Charania If you are a NBA team that has contending aspirations LeBron James according to my sources it is not a financially driven decision That means if you want to slot him in if you want to pitch him on a minimum pitch him on an exception pitch him on a non-max contract

Charania The Philadelphia 76ers are trying to make a pitch to free agent LeBron James The Warriors Cavaliers Heat 76ers and maybe one or two other teams are in the mix for James