So, how about a “he will come back to Cleveland” dream?

That’s what Jason Lloyd of the Beacon-Journal talked about in a column looking at the Cavaliers long-term rebuilding plans.

And yes, believe it or not, he will give Cleveland a close look. He has a relationship with (Kyrie) Irving and (Tristan) Thompson. His new agent, Rich Paul, is a local guy who has long been a close friend. Paul also represents Thompson. A number of pieces are aligning, but the biggest draw is missing.

The Cavs realistically must be a playoff team for James to consider them. He will turn 30 during the 2014-15 season. It’s inconceivable he would return to Cleveland for a rebuilding project. That means the Cavs will at least have to make the playoffs next season for them to be viable contenders in a free-agent market that will surely include the Heat and Los Angeles Lakers.

Playing with Kyrie Irving is a draw. Tristan Thompson… not so much. And there are more complicating factors going back to Cleveland, starting with the whole “they are just not very good” thing.

Personally I doubt LeBron goes anywhere. He will spend the rest of his prime in Miami (maybe the rest of his career).

But you can expect a lot of articles about dreams the next couple years until LeBron inks that new max deal.