Cavs need LeBron James 'to return home to save the day,' ESPN star Stephen A Smith says
The Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling in the NBA playoffs, currently down 3-0 against the New York Knicks. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith criticized the team's performance and suggested that they need LeBron James to return to improve their chances. Speculation about James's potential return to Cleveland has increased following the Lakers' playoff elimination.
- ▪The Cavaliers lost Game 3 to the Knicks with a score of 121-108.
- ▪Stephen A. Smith described the Cavaliers' late-game effort as disgraceful and suggested they need LeBron James back.
- ▪LeBron James's future remains uncertain, but he has hinted at considering a return to Cleveland.
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NBA Playoffs Cavs need LeBron James 'to return home to save the day,' ESPN star Stephen A Smith says Smith called Cleveland's late-game effort in the 121-108 Game 3 loss 'disgraceful' and said the franchise quit By Ryan Gaydos Fox News Published May 24, 2026 8:34am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lakers could reportedly lose LeBron James to a bidding war in offseason | The Herd Jason McIntyre discusses what LeBron James should and could do for his NBA future. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Cleveland Cavaliers went down 3-0 to the New York Knicks after Game 3 on Saturday.
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