The Cleveland Cavaliers are celebrating their first ever NBA championship with a parade today, but LeBron James has given them another reason to celebrate.
After months of speculation that he may leave the Cavs this offseason to return to Miami or form a superteam with Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul, LeBron told ESPN's Dave McMenamin that he will return to the Cavs next season:
LeBron to ESPN (1 of 1): "I love it here in Cleveland. I have no intentions of leaving."
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 22, 2016
LeBron to ESPN (2 of 2): "There are some technicalities to take care of I'll leave up to my agent. That's right from the horse's mouth"
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 22, 2016
James signed another one-year deal with a player option for a second season with the Cavs prior to this season, but is expected to opt-out in order to capitalize on the rising salary cap. He signed the same deal when he originally re-joined Cleveland in 2014, and will the same deal again with the Cavs this offseason - just for more money.
LeBron averaged 25.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists for the Cavs this season, along with 29.7 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game in the Finals.
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