Although there has been a lot of chatter about LeBron James reuniting with the Cavaliers, one NBA insider dives into the reality of the situation.

Included in the report by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania that James was picking up his player option was a quote from his agent, Rich Paul. Paul stressed that James wants to compete for a championship and that he knows Los Angeles is building for the future around Luka Doncic.

The chances of LeBron James returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers are slim thanks to the salary cap issues involved. And because of one important figure in Cleveland who may want no part of a James return.