Speculation around LeBron James and a possible return to the Cleveland Cavaliers continues to follow the league, especially with James contract set to expire this summer.During All-Star Weekend, that conversation reached Clevelands locker room when Donovan Mitchell was asked directly about the idea of teaming up with the franchise icon.As a Bron fan, to be able to be a teammate, that would obviously be special, but thats not something in my control, Mitchell said speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio. I control what we got here. Theres always going to be reports, thats natural, its gonna be a thing.Its LeBron James, right?Heres Donovan Mitchells thoughts on the rumors that LeBron could finish his career in Cleveland@TermineRadio | @Jumpshot8Click here for more All-Star coverage https://t.co/j3RPgmlH7e pic.twitter.com/lm2My2U5HQ SiriusXM NBA Radio (@SiriusXMNBA) February 15, 2026At the end of the day, to your point, my main focus right now is trying to get this championship. And whatever it happens, it happens. Like, thats not up to me, thats not up to anybody else in the locker room. So Im big on believing what I can control. But yeah, its LeBron James, right?At the end of the day, thats not my focus. Im not here to worry about that. I know Im gonna get asked about that a bunch all weekend, but my focus is [with the current team]. We just traded for James Harden, Dennis Schroder, Keon Ellis, I would say, Lets try to find a way to get a ring, and go from there.Mitchell has never hidden the fact that he grew up watching James, and the idea of sharing the floor with him clearly carries weight. At the same time, he stopped short of fueling rumors or suggesting any behind-the-scenes recruiting.Related Article: Luka Doncic Shares Early NBA Doubts Before Rising to SuperstardomFormer NBA player Lou Williams, for one, isnt convinced about the potential chances of the Cavs contending if they were to recruit James.History tells me that the OG-led team usually dont compete for championships, Williams said on Run It Back. It looks good, it feels good. Im thinking of the old Lakers with Karl Malone and Gary Payton, all of em guys, and they still (couldnt win a championship).READ MORE: JJ Redick Describes Issue With Trying to Contain Victor Wembanyama
