Could LeBron James get bought out of his contract and come to the Cavs?

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It’s possible, albeit unlikely.

LeBron James isn’t a free agent. He picked up his $52.6 million player option this upcoming season with the Los Angeles Lakers. On the surface, this should mean that there’s nothing to talk about, but things aren’t exactly business as usual for the star who spent 11 seasons with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Rich Paul, James’s agent, released a cryptic message when James opted into his player option and has made numerous statements since to clear things up...