"Those same sources said the Lakers have received no indication from James or his representatives that he would request a trade or ask to be bought out of the final year of his contract, which will be his eighth season with the Lakers, the longest consecutive stretch spent with one organization in his career."

This article was originally published on www.si.com as LeBron James Sends Congratulations to Cavaliers Assistant GM Amid Trade Speculation.

LeBron James can only return to the Cleveland Cavaliers if the NBA icon gets bought out by the Los Angeles Lakers before training camp. NBA insiders Dan Woike and Joe Vardon of The Athletic have the details.