# Hour 3: Joe Vardon: I Think LeBron James is Coming Back to Cleveland

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Published: 2026-07-01T13:58:50+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2462

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Ken Carman and Anthony Lima analyze the high-stakes possibility of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a third stint. They speak with Joe Vardon about the potential of trading Evan Mobley for Jaylen Brown to facilitate a championship run. The discussion also touches on Rich Paul's comments about LeBron's future and a controversy involving Cooper Engel. 02:28 - Cavaliers Eastern Conference Ranking 07:05 - Trading Mobley For Brown 11:40 - LeBron James Legacy Concerns 17:02 - Joe Vardon Interview 22:05 - LeBron And Gilbert Relationship 26:45 - Sign-and-Trade Possibilities 37:44 - Rich Paul On Happiness 45:35 - Cooper Engel Mental Error

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