Does LeBron-to-Cleveland Become a Bigger Possibility after Cavs are Swept?

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🗓️ 26 May 2026

⏱️ 22 minutes

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While the Lakers are still probably the most likely landing spot for LeBron James this summer, there are other franchises that certainly make sense as a destination, even if the fit isn't perfect. Golden State to play with Steph and Draymond, and have that experience. New York, because he's LeBron and it's New York, a basketball institution he's always admired. The Clippers, if he wanted a change but didn't want to leave his family. Miami, for one more run with Spo. But of all the alternatives, the one people look most to is Cleveland, for pretty obvious reasons. And now that the Cavs were unceremoniously swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the Knicks, that chatter is going to grow louder. From a culture standpoint, you can certainly argue the way that the Cavs responded to Game 4 (compared to, say, the Lakers, who had an even more hopeless task in front of them) revealed some cracks. Would LeBron help build championship habits, even if he's not there long enough to actually win a title? How would it happen? Is there a trade the Lakers would consider? One that would work for Cleveland? It's a reminder of how the landscape is always shifting across the NBA in ways that could ultimately impact the Lakers. Frankly, it's something Rob Pelinka is counting on. HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Get candy-flavored chaos with Fruity Rainbow 5-hour ENERGY®️ Shots - available online at https://5hourENERGY.com or Amazon KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash. Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door. DoorDash. In your bag all season long. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	The Knicks swept the calves out of the Eastern Conference finals.
0:03.7	Does that open the door a little wider for a potential return of LeBron James to his hometown?
0:10.3	That's next.
0:15.0	You are Locked-on Lakers.
0:19.3	Your daily Los Angeles Lakers podcast, part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:27.9	Thanks to everybody for stopping by Locked on Lakers, Brian Kaminetsky, Andy Kamenetsky.
0:33.1	Andy, we're running out of playoff teams.
0:36.2	The Lakers, of course, were eliminated in the second round by the Thunder in four games,
0:41.1	a spirited four games, dare I say more spirited than what the Cavs put up against the Knicks.
0:47.6	They were trounced in game four on their home floor.
0:53.7	Didn't exactly put up a great fight to extend that series.
0:58.7	This was the moment where I really realized seriously.
1:03.1	The cabs have given up.
1:04.4	In the third quarter, Landry Shamit had a driving baseline, totally unbothered dunk.
1:14.8	Landry Shamet, over the last three seasons combined, has 14 dunks in the regular season.
1:22.3	He is not exactly a high flying vertical threat.
1:27.1	You don't have to account for Landry Shamet attacking. a high flying vertical threat.
1:32.4	You don't have to account for Landry Shammat attacking the rim.
1:42.0	It's the opposite of like Jackson Hayes or Addu Thierro where like 80% of their 90% of their baskets are dung.
1:43.0	It's like the opposite.
1:46.7	When I saw that, I was like, yeah, Cleveland's done. I mean, I could see that they were done by about six minutes into the first quarter,
1:52.6	but this was really the moment.
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