Since the NBA Finals concluded last June, rumors that LeBron James was considering leaving the Cavaliers after the 2017-18 season have swirled across the league. On Thursday, NBA writer Chris Sheridan cited a source confirming that the upcoming season will be LeBron’s final season in Cleveland:
NBA source said today: "This will be LeBron's final season in Cleveland. He is 100 percent leaving. Relationship with owners beyond repair."
— Chris Sheridan (@sheridanhoops) August 16, 2017
The Cavaliers’ off-season has already been tumultuous. They parted ways with general manager David Griffin just a few days before the draft—a move not endorsed by James—and did not name a replacement GM until late July.