Reports: LeBron James Considering Cavaliers' Offer?

According to ESPN, the Cleveland Cavilers legitimately believe that LeBron James is listening to their pitch to leave the Miami Heat and return to his home state in free agency.

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There has yet to be a firm indication that James actually is ready to leave Miami after four years and two championships with the Heat, but sources told ESPN.com that the four-time MVP is increasingly considering the Cavaliers as an option as he moves into the final stages of deciding which team to sign his next contract with.

A critical face-to-face meeting looms with Heat president Pat Riley on a day to be determined this week, sources confirmed Sunday night, so that James can hear the Hall of Famer's plans for the Heat's roster. But James' agent, Rich Paul, has already sat down with Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert in what is regarded as the first formal step toward trying to shrink the gulf between James and Gilbert after the ocean of hard feelings stemming from James' departure from Cleveland in 2010 to sign with the Heat.

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James will meet with Heat president Pat Riley sometime this week to receive Riley's plan for the Heat's future.