After the Jan. 28 game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cleveland Cavaliers further established themselves as a team that is all-in on winning a title. The trade for James Harden before the deadline furthered that directive.

Donovan Mitchell and James Harden reportedly begin recruiting LeBron James as Cavaliers reunion buzz grows after Harden’s trade.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James admitted Wednesday that he may have played an NBA game in Cleveland for the final time.

There has been plenty of speculation that LeBron could return for one more season with Cleveland.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after he scored during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass | AP)

Was that LeBron James' final game in Cleveland, or was he emotional about something else?

LeBron James was overcome with emotion as the Cavaliers welcomed him back to Cleveland with the Lakers in town on Wednesday.

Draymond Green on Jaylon Tyson saying Cleveland is Donovan Mitchell’s city and not LeBron 😳 “Mitchell is a great basketball player. Donovan Mitchell has not gotten out of the second round in Cleveland. I think Donovan should’ve corrected him right in the moment… The young… pic.twitter.com/K46Eyc4sgN